description Shaft Overview
Shaft, released in 1971, follows private detective John Shaft as he investigates the kidnapping of a Harlem woman by Italian mobsters. Adapted from Ernest Tidyman’s novel, the film features Richard Roundtree as Shaft alongside a supporting cast including Moses Gunn and Charles Cioffi. It marks the beginning of the Shaft film series.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1971 |
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What is Shaft?
Shaft, released in 1971, follows private detective John Shaft as he investigates the kidnapping of a Harlem woman by Italian mobsters. Adapted from Ernest Tidyman’s novel, the film features Richard Roundtree as Shaft alongside a supporting cast including Moses Gunn and Charles Cioffi. It marks the beginning of the Shaft film series.
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