Shaft's Big Score!

Name: Shaft's Big Score!
Director: Gordon Parks
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1972-01-01
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Joseph Mascolo, Kathy Imrie, Wally Taylor

1972Dir. Gordon Parks1h 45m

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Runtime1h 45m

Released1972

Budget$2M

Box office$10M

DirectorGordon Parks

About This Movie

Shaft's Big Score! is a fascinating sequel that dives deeper into the gritty underbelly of New York City. Gordon Parks captures an atmosphere steeped in 70s funk and urban tension. The pacing is brisk, yet it allows for moments of introspection amidst the action. Richard Roundtree reprises his role with a smooth confidence, embodying Shaft's charm and toughness effortlessly. The film explores themes of justice and betrayal, as Shaft navigates through a web of deceit surrounding his client's murder. The practical effects and stunts, though not always polished, add a raw authenticity to the action. It’s a unique blend of crime thriller with that signature blaxploitation flair that just feels right.

Strong follow-up to the original Shaft film.Notable for its vibrant 70s aesthetic and soundtrack.Offers a deeper look into Shaft's character and motivations.