Shaft in Africa(1973)
Shaft is stickin' it...all the way.
Shaft in Africa Synopsis
Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Shaft in Africa (1973) is a adventure, crime, thriller and action film directed by John Guillermin, released on June 20, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Richard Roundtree, Frank Finlay, Vonetta McGee and Neda Arnerić. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- John Guillermin
- Writers:
- Ernest Tidyman, Stirling Silliphant, Horace B. Jenkins
- Producers:
- Roger H. Lewis, Kirk Kerkorian, Stirling Silliphant
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Grignon
- Composer:
- Johnny Pate
- Production:
- Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,142,000
- Revenue:
- $1,458,000
- Status:
- Released
Shaft in Africa (1973) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shaft in Africa before you stream it.
Shaft in Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Roundtree
as John Shaft
Frank Finlay
as Vincent Amafi
Vonetta McGee
as Aleme
Neda Arnerić
as Jazar
Debebe Eshetu
as Wassa
Spiros Focás
as Marco Sassari
Jacques Herlin
as Perreau
- Jho Jhenkins
Jho Jhenkins
as Ziba
Willie Jonah
as Oyo
- Adolfo Lastretti
Adolfo Lastretti
as Piro
Marne Maitland
as Col. Gonder
Frank McRae
as Osiat
Key crew
Directed by John Guillermin, written by Ernest Tidyman, Stirling Silliphant and Horace B. Jenkins, produced by Roger H. Lewis, Kirk Kerkorian and Stirling Silliphant.
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Shaft in Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 85 ratings.
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Shaft in Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaft in Africa online?
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Shaft in Africa (1973) 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 in Africa?
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The main cast of Shaft in Africa (1973) includes Richard Roundtree, Frank Finlay, Vonetta McGee, Neda Arnerić and Debebe Eshetu. The film was directed by John Guillermin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shaft in Africa released?
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Shaft in Africa was released on June 20, 1973 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Shaft in Africa worth watching?
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Shaft in Africa (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shaft in Africa?
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Yes. The official Shaft in Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.