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Shaft

Plot: New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying
Release Date: Thursday, June 15 2000
25 years ago
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
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Cast

Portrait of Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson. Samuel L. Jackson was 51 in Shaft as 'John Shaft'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 21 1948
Portrait of Vanessa WilliamsVanessa Williams. Vanessa Williams was 37 in Shaft as 'Carmen Vasquez'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 18 1963
Portrait of Jeffrey WrightJeffrey Wright. Jeffrey Wright was 34 in Shaft as 'Peoples Hernandez'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 07 1965
Portrait of Christian BaleChristian Bale. Christian Bale was 26 in Shaft as 'Walter Wade, Jr.'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 30 1974
Portrait of Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes. Busta Rhymes was 28 in Shaft as 'Rasaan'.
Birthday: Sat, May 20 1972
Portrait of Dan HedayaDan Hedaya. Dan Hedaya was 59 in Shaft as 'Jack Roselli'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 24 1940
Portrait of Toni ColletteToni Collette. Toni Collette was 27 in Shaft as 'Diane Palmieri'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Portrait of Richard RoundtreeRichard Roundtree. Richard Roundtree was 57 in Shaft as '"Uncle" John Shaft'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 09 1942 –
Died: Tue, Oct 24 2023
Portrait of Ruben Santiago-HudsonRuben Santiago-Hudson. Ruben Santiago-Hudson was 43 in Shaft as 'Jimmy Groves'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 24 1956
Portrait of Josef SommerJosef Sommer. Josef Sommer was 65 in Shaft as 'Curt Flemming'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 26 1934
Portrait of Lynne ThigpenLynne Thigpen. Lynne Thigpen was 51 in Shaft as 'Carla Howard'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 22 1948 –
Died: Wed, Mar 12 2003
Portrait of Philip BoscoPhilip Bosco. Philip Bosco was 69 in Shaft as 'Walter Wade Senior'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 26 1930 –
Died: Mon, Dec 03 2018
Portrait of Pat HinglePat Hingle. Pat Hingle was 75 in Shaft as 'Judge Dennis Bradford'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 19 1924 –
Died: Sat, Jan 03 2009
Portrait of Lee TergesenLee Tergesen. Lee Tergesen was 34 in Shaft as 'Luger'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 08 1965
Portrait of Daniel von BargenDaniel von Bargen. Daniel von Bargen was 50 in Shaft as 'Lt Kearney'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 05 1950 –
Died: Sun, Mar 01 2015
Portrait of Francisco 'Coqui' TaverasFrancisco 'Coqui' Taveras. Francisco 'Coqui' Taveras was >> in Shaft as 'Lucifer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonja SohnSonja Sohn. Sonja Sohn was 36 in Shaft as 'Alice'.
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1964
Portrait of Peter McRobbiePeter McRobbie. Peter McRobbie was 57 in Shaft as 'Lt. Cromertie'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 31 1943
Portrait of Zach GrenierZach Grenier. Zach Grenier was 46 in Shaft as 'Harrison Loeb'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 12 1954
Portrait of Richard CocchiaroRichard Cocchiaro. Richard Cocchiaro was >> in Shaft as 'Frank Palmieri'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron CastellanoRon Castellano. Ron Castellano was >> in Shaft as 'Mike Palmieri'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Freddie RicksFreddie Ricks. Freddie Ricks was >> in Shaft as 'Big Raymond'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sixto RamosSixto Ramos. Sixto Ramos was >> in Shaft as 'Bonehead'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andre RoyoAndre Royo. Andre Royo was 31 in Shaft as 'Tattoo'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 18 1968
Portrait of Richard BarbozaRichard Barboza. Richard Barboza was >> in Shaft as 'Dominican'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mekhi PhiferMekhi Phifer. Mekhi Phifer was 25 in Shaft as 'Trey Howard'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 29 1974
Portrait of Gano GrillsGano Grills. Gano Grills was >> in Shaft as 'Cornbread'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Catherine KellnerCatherine Kellner. Catherine Kellner was 29 in Shaft as 'Ivy'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 02 1970
Portrait of Philip RudolphPhilip Rudolph. Philip Rudolph was >> in Shaft as 'Uniform Sergeant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Angela PietropintoAngela Pietropinto. Angela Pietropinto was 30 in Shaft as 'Mrs Ann Palmieri'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 28 1969
Portrait of Joe QuinteroJoe Quintero. Joe Quintero was >> in Shaft as 'Asst DA Hector Torres'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lanette WareLanette Ware. Lanette Ware was 31 in Shaft as 'Terry'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1968
Portrait of Stu 'Large' RileyStu 'Large' Riley. Stu 'Large' Riley was 36 in Shaft as 'Leon'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 19 1963
Portrait of Mark ZeislerMark Zeisler. Mark Zeisler was >> in Shaft as 'DA Andrew Nicoli'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Capital JayCapital Jay. Capital Jay was >> in Shaft as 'Golem'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bonz MaloneBonz Malone. Bonz Malone was >> in Shaft as 'Malik'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry G. ThomasHenry G. Thomas. Henry G. Thomas was >> in Shaft as 'Malik's Crew'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian Oswald TalbotBrian Oswald Talbot. Brian Oswald Talbot was >> in Shaft as 'Malik's Crew'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Preston ThomasPreston Thomas. Preston Thomas was >> in Shaft as 'Malik's Crew'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marshall T. BroughtonMarshall T. Broughton. Marshall T. Broughton was >> in Shaft as 'Malik's Crew'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann DucatiAnn Ducati. Ann Ducati was >> in Shaft as 'Aunt Toni DeCarlo'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lisa CooleyLisa Cooley. Lisa Cooley was >> in Shaft as 'News Anchor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth BanksElizabeth Banks. Elizabeth Banks was 26 in Shaft as 'Trey's Friend'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 10 1974
Portrait of Scott LucyScott Lucy. Scott Lucy was >> in Shaft as 'Trey's Friend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris OrrChris Orr. Chris Orr was >> in Shaft as 'Walter's Friend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher OrrChristopher Orr. Christopher Orr was >> in Shaft as 'Walter's Friend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Evan FarmerEvan Farmer. Evan Farmer was 27 in Shaft as 'Walter's Friend'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 28 1972
Portrait of Will ChaseWill Chase. Will Chase was 29 in Shaft as 'Walter's Friend'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Portrait of Jeff BransonJeff Branson. Jeff Branson was 23 in Shaft as 'Walter's Friend'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Portrait of Jerome Preston BatesJerome Preston Bates. Jerome Preston Bates was >> in Shaft as 'Desk Sergeant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ElsenJohn Elsen. John Elsen was 35 in Shaft as 'Uniform Cop in Metronome'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 23 1964
Portrait of Nadine MozonNadine Mozon. Nadine Mozon was >> in Shaft as 'Abused Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence TaylorLawrence Taylor. Lawrence Taylor was 41 in Shaft as 'Lamont'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 04 1959
Portrait of Caprice BenedettiCaprice Benedetti. Caprice Benedetti was 34 in Shaft as 'Karen'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 01 1965
Portrait of John CunninghamJohn Cunningham. John Cunningham was 67 in Shaft as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 22 1932
Portrait of Louie LeonardoLouie Leonardo. Louie Leonardo was >> in Shaft as 'Pistolero'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony RhuneTony Rhune. Tony Rhune was >> in Shaft as 'Pistolero'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fidel ViciosoFidel Vicioso. Fidel Vicioso was >> in Shaft as 'Pistolero'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of F. Valentino MoralesF. Valentino Morales. F. Valentino Morales was >> in Shaft as 'Enforcer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Myron PrimesMyron Primes. Myron Primes was >> in Shaft as 'Young Blood'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of UniversalUniversal. Universal was >> in Shaft as 'Young Blood'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Travis Brandon RosaTravis Brandon Rosa. Travis Brandon Rosa was >> in Shaft as 'Fighting Boy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matthew WallaceMatthew Wallace. Matthew Wallace was >> in Shaft as 'Fighting Boy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luis TorresLuis Torres. Luis Torres was >> in Shaft as 'Fat Man'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John WojdaJohn Wojda. John Wojda was >> in Shaft as 'Construction Worker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ahmed Al-KhanAhmed Al-Khan. Ahmed Al-Khan was >> in Shaft as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amer Al-KhanAmer Al-Khan. Amer Al-Khan was >> in Shaft as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rashid FeleyfelRashid Feleyfel. Rashid Feleyfel was >> in Shaft as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordon ParksGordon Parks. Gordon Parks was 87 in Shaft as 'Lenox Lounge Patron'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 30 1912 –
Died: Tue, Mar 07 2006
Portrait of Joan BakerJoan Baker. Joan Baker was >> in Shaft as '"Uncle" John Shaft's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William H. BurnsWilliam H. Burns. William H. Burns was 39 in Shaft as 'Arresting Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 25 1960
Portrait of Gabe CastilloGabe Castillo. Gabe Castillo was 21 in Shaft as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 23 1978
Portrait of Nicholas J. ColemanNicholas J. Coleman. Nicholas J. Coleman was 21 in Shaft as 'Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 21 1979
Portrait of Johanna EstevezJohanna Estevez. Johanna Estevez was >> in Shaft as 'Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Todd FredericksTodd Fredericks. Todd Fredericks was >> in Shaft as 'Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carson GrantCarson Grant. Carson Grant was 49 in Shaft as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 17 1950
Portrait of Isaac HayesIsaac Hayes. Isaac Hayes was 57 in Shaft as 'Mr. P (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 20 1942 –
Died: Sun, Aug 10 2008
Portrait of Doug HutchisonDoug Hutchison. Doug Hutchison was 40 in Shaft as 'Plane Door Opener (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 26 1960
Portrait of Deacon LedgesDeacon Ledges. Deacon Ledges was >> in Shaft as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Deirdre LovejoyDeirdre Lovejoy. Deirdre Lovejoy was 37 in Shaft as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 30 1962
Portrait of Carl LowCarl Low. Carl Low was >> in Shaft as 'Dominican #5 (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John E. MackJohn E. Mack. John E. Mack was >> in Shaft as 'Paramedic (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Selena MarsSelena Mars. Selena Mars was >> in Shaft as 'Protester (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Riley G. Matthews, Jr.Riley G. Matthews, Jr.. Riley G. Matthews, Jr. was 39 in Shaft as 'Desk & Cell Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 07 1960
Portrait of Thomas MejiaThomas Mejia. Thomas Mejia was >> in Shaft as 'Peoples Crew (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mercedes MercadoMercedes Mercado. Mercedes Mercado was >> in Shaft as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorian MissickDorian Missick. Dorian Missick was 24 in Shaft as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 15 1976
Portrait of Kevin O'DonnellKevin O'Donnell. Kevin O'Donnell was 23 in Shaft as 'Club Kid (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Portrait of Nik PjeternikajNik Pjeternikaj. Nik Pjeternikaj was >> in Shaft as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gloria ReubenGloria Reuben. Gloria Reuben was 36 in Shaft as 'Sgt. Council (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 09 1964
Portrait of Roman RiveraRoman Rivera. Roman Rivera was >> in Shaft as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dawn RobinsonDawn Robinson. Dawn Robinson was 33 in Shaft as 'Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 24 1966
Portrait of Christina RounerChristina Rouner. Christina Rouner was 34 in Shaft as 'Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 09 1965
Portrait of Mustafa ShakirMustafa Shakir. Mustafa Shakir was 23 in Shaft as 'Protester (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 21 1976
Portrait of Cue ShepherdCue Shepherd. Cue Shepherd was >> in Shaft as 'Sexy Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John SingletonJohn Singleton. John Singleton was 32 in Shaft as 'Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 06 1968 –
Died: Sun, Apr 28 2019
Portrait of Peter SticklesPeter Stickles. Peter Stickles was 23 in Shaft as 'Mickey Hunt (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Portrait of Al ThompsonAl Thompson. Al Thompson was >> in Shaft as 'Pistolero (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lou TorresLou Torres. Lou Torres was 42 in Shaft as 'Fatman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 03 1957

Crew

Portrait of John SingletonJohn Singleton. John Singleton was 32 in Shaft as 'Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 06 1968 –
Died: Sun, Apr 28 2019
Portrait of Donald E. ThorinDonald E. Thorin. Donald E. Thorin was >> in Shaft as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick GillardNick Gillard. Nick Gillard was 41 in Shaft as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 31 1959
Portrait of Julie A. BloomJulie A. Bloom. Julie A. Bloom was >> in Shaft as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vebe BorgeVebe Borge. Vebe Borge was >> in Shaft as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Naomi CromwellNaomi Cromwell. Naomi Cromwell was >> in Shaft as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bac DeLormeBac DeLorme. Bac DeLorme was >> in Shaft as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric YellinEric Yellin. Eric Yellin was >> in Shaft as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce FranklinBruce Franklin. Bruce Franklin was >> in Shaft as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard PriceRichard Price. Richard Price was 50 in Shaft as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 12 1949
Portrait of Shane SalernoShane Salerno. Shane Salerno was 27 in Shaft as 'Story, Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 27 1972
Portrait of Mark RoybalMark Roybal. Mark Roybal was >> in Shaft as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott RudinScott Rudin. Scott Rudin was 41 in Shaft as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 14 1958
Portrait of Paul HallPaul Hall. Paul Hall was >> in Shaft as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve NicolaidesSteve Nicolaides. Steve Nicolaides was >> in Shaft as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adam SchroederAdam Schroeder. Adam Schroeder was >> in Shaft as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric SteelEric Steel. Eric Steel was >> in Shaft as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BloomJohn Bloom. John Bloom was 64 in Shaft as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 12 1935
Portrait of Antonia Van DrimmelenAntonia Van Drimmelen. Antonia Van Drimmelen was >> in Shaft as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al RodgersAl Rodgers. Al Rodgers was >> in Shaft as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terel GibsonTerel Gibson. Terel Gibson was >> in Shaft as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ArnoldDavid Arnold. David Arnold was 38 in Shaft as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 23 1962
Portrait of Isaac HayesIsaac Hayes. Isaac Hayes was 57 in Shaft as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 20 1942 –
Died: Sun, Aug 10 2008
Portrait of Allan A. AponeAllan A. Apone. Allan A. Apone was >> in Shaft as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ruth E. CarterRuth E. Carter. Ruth E. Carter was 40 in Shaft as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 10 1960
Portrait of Jalil Jay LynchJalil Jay Lynch. Jalil Jay Lynch was >> in Shaft as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jodi Michelle PynnJodi Michelle Pynn. Jodi Michelle Pynn was >> in Shaft as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don KozmaDon Kozma. Don Kozma was >> in Shaft as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Angela MerylAngela Meryl. Angela Meryl was >> in Shaft as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis BradfordDennis Bradford. Dennis Bradford was >> in Shaft as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ilene StargerIlene Starger. Ilene Starger was >> in Shaft as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George DeTitta Jr.George DeTitta Jr.. George DeTitta Jr. was 45 in Shaft as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 14 1955
Portrait of Rose SiasRose Sias. Rose Sias was >> in Shaft as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernest TidymanErnest Tidyman. Ernest Tidyman would have been no older than 56 in Shaft as 'Novel'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1928 –
Died: Sat, Jul 14 1984
Portrait of Christine LeiterChristine Leiter. Christine Leiter was >> in Shaft as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve KirshoffSteve Kirshoff. Steve Kirshoff was >> in Shaft as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrizia von BrandensteinPatrizia von Brandenstein. Patrizia von Brandenstein was 57 in Shaft as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 15 1943
Portrait of Andrew ZolotAndrew Zolot. Andrew Zolot was >> in Shaft as 'Post Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rosadel VarelaRosadel Varela. Rosadel Varela was >> in Shaft as 'Trainee Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Liza BiggerLiza Bigger. Liza Bigger was >> in Shaft as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gray MillerGray Miller. Gray Miller was >> in Shaft as 'Animation'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rosada YarelaRosada Yarela. Rosada Yarela was >> in Shaft as 'Trainee Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amy YanagisawaAmy Yanagisawa. Amy Yanagisawa was >> in Shaft as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph E. IbertiJoseph E. Iberti. Joseph E. Iberti was >> in Shaft as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mikayla AbromowitzMikayla Abromowitz. Mikayla Abromowitz was 21 in Shaft as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 04 1979
Portrait of David F. BianculliDavid F. Bianculli. David F. Bianculli was >> in Shaft as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ramona Diaz SanchezRamona Diaz Sanchez. Ramona Diaz Sanchez was >> in Shaft as 'Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday