
Shaft
Shaft
Release: 2000-06-15·Runtime: 99m·★ 6.0
ActionAdventureCrimeThriller
New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
Production Countries
United States of AmericaGermany
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Scott Rudin Productions
New Deal Productions
Shaft Productions
Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Richard Roundtreeas "Uncle" John Shaft
Zach Grenieras Harrison Loeb
Jeff Bransonas Walter's Friend
Fidel Viciosoas Pistolero
Vanessa Williamsas Carmen Vasquez
Jeffrey Wrightas Peoples Hernandez
Christian Baleas Walter Wade, Jr.
Peter McRobbieas Lt. Cromertie
Doug Hutchisonas Plane Door Opener (uncredited)
Dorian Missickas Young Man (uncredited)
Daniel von Bargenas Lt Kearney
Angela Pietropintoas Mrs Ann Palmieri
Mark Zeisleras DA Andrew Nicoli
Gordon Parksas Lenox Lounge Patron
John Singletonas Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
Peter Sticklesas Mickey Hunt (uncredited)
Ron Castellanoas Mike Palmieri
Sixto Ramosas Bonehead
Andre Royoas Tattoo
Gano Grillsas Cornbread
Busta Rhymesas Rasaan
Lynne Thigpenas Carla Howard
Christopher Orras Walter's Friend
Caprice Benedettias Karen
Isaac Hayesas Mr. P (uncredited)
Gloria Reubenas Sgt. Council (uncredited)
Roman Riveraas (uncredited)
Sonja Sohnas Alice
Lawrence Tayloras Lamont
F. Valentino Moralesas Enforcer
Dawn Robinsonas Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
Samuel L. Jacksonas John Shaft
Nicholas J. Colemanas Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)
Carl Lowas Dominican #5 (uncredited)
Al Thompsonas Pistolero (uncredited)
Ruben Santiago-Hudsonas Jimmy Groves
Josef Sommeras Curt Flemming
Lanette Wareas Terry
Elizabeth Banksas Trey's Friend
Mustafa Shakiras Protester (uncredited)
Pat Hingleas Judge Dennis Bradford
Mekhi Phiferas Trey Howard
Jerome Preston Batesas Desk Sergeant
Joan Bakeras "Uncle" John Shaft's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Myron Primesas Young Blood
Johanna Estevezas Girlfriend (uncredited)
Deirdre Lovejoyas Police Officer (uncredited)
Riley G. Matthews, Jr.as Desk & Cell Officer (uncredited)
Nik Pjeternikajas Detective (uncredited)
Catherine Kellneras Ivy
Will Chaseas Walter's Friend
Mercedes Mercadoas Waitress (uncredited)
John Elsenas Uniform Cop in Metronome
Nadine Mozonas Abused Woman
Deacon Ledgesas (uncredited)
Dan Hedayaas Jack Roselli
Toni Colletteas Diane Palmieri
Lee Tergesenas Luger
Preston Thomasas Malik's Crew
Kevin O'Donnellas Club Kid (uncredited)
John Cunninghamas Judge
Philip Boscoas Walter Wade Senior
William H. Burnsas Arresting Officer (uncredited)Crew
" />Donald E. ThorinDirector of Photography
" />David ArnoldOriginal Music Composer
" />Rose SiasStunts
" />Shane SalernoScreenplay, Story
" />Randall BalsmeyerVisual Effects Supervisor, Title Designer
" />Allan A. AponeMakeup Artist
" />Scott RudinProducer
" />John SingletonDirector, Producer, Story, Screenplay
" />Nick GillardStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Angela MerylStunt Double
" />Jodi Michelle PynnStunts
" />Isaac HayesMain Title Theme Composer
" />Ilene StargerCasting
" />Richard PriceScreenplay
" />Ernest TidymanNovel
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Jalil Jay LynchStunts