Shaft's Big Score!(1972)
Last time he was nice. This time he's ice!
Shaft's Big Score! Synopsis
John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.
Shaft's Big Score! (1972) is a crime, thriller, drama and action film directed by Gordon Parks, released on June 21, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown and Joseph Mascolo. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Parks
- Writers:
- Ernest Tidyman
- Producers:
- Roger H. Lewis, Ernest Tidyman
- Cinematographer:
- Urs Furrer
- Composer:
- Gordon Parks
- Production:
- Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,978,000
- Revenue:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Shaft's Big Score! (1972) Trailer
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Shaft's Big Score! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Roundtree
as John Shaft
Moses Gunn
as Bumpy Jonas
Drew Bundini Brown
as Willy
Joseph Mascolo
as Gus Mascola
Kathy Imrie
as Rita
Wally Taylor
as Johnny Kelly
Julius Harris
as Capt. Bollin
- Rosalind Miles
Rosalind Miles
as Arna Asby
Joe Santos
as Pascal
- Angelo Gnazzo
Angelo Gnazzo
as Al
Don Blakely
as Johnson
- Melvin Green, Jr.
Melvin Green, Jr.
as Junior Gillis
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman, produced by Roger H. Lewis and Ernest Tidyman.
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Shaft's Big Score! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 84 ratings.
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Shaft's Big Score! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaft's Big Score! online?
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Shaft's Big Score! (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shaft's Big Score!?
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The main cast of Shaft's Big Score! (1972) includes Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown, Joseph Mascolo and Kathy Imrie. The film was directed by Gordon Parks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shaft's Big Score! released?
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Shaft's Big Score! was released on June 21, 1972 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Shaft's Big Score! worth watching?
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Shaft's Big Score! (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shaft's Big Score!?
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