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Backdrop for Shaft's Big Score!

Poster for Shaft's Big Score!

Shaft's Big Score!

English • 1972 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Thriller Action

3.13/5·3.9K ratings·1.1K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.

Included in
Beyond Blaxploitation
Position 3
Included in
April 2022
Position 80
Included in
April 2021
Position 95

Credits

Crew

DirectorGordon Parks

WriterErnest Tidyman

CinematographerUrs Furrer

ComposerGordon Parks

EditorMoe Howard

ProducerRoger H. Lewis, Ernest Tidyman

Cast

Richard Roundtreeas John Shaft

Moses Gunnas Bumpy Jonas

Drew Bundini Brownas Willy

Shaft's Big Score! (1972) | Criteria

Joseph Mascoloas Gus Mascola

Kathy Imrieas Rita

Wally Tayloras Johnny Kelly

Julius Harrisas Capt. Bollin

Rosalind Milesas Arna Asby

Joe Santosas Pascal

Angelo Gnazzoas Al

Don Blakelyas Johnson

Melvin Green, Jr.as Junior Gillis

Thomas Andersonas Preacher

Evelyn Davis as Old Lady

Richard Pittmanas Kelly's Hood #1

Robert Kya-Hillas Cal Asby

Thomas Brannas Macola's Hood

Bob Jeffersonas Harrison

Dan P. Hannafinas Cooper

Jimmy Hayesonas Caretaker