
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
GermanyUnited States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Scott Rudin Productions
New Deal Productions
Shaft Productions
Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Christian Baleas Walter Wade, Jr.
Busta Rhymesas Rasaan
Sonja Sohnas Alice
Preston Thomasas Malik's Crew
Dorian Missickas Young Man (uncredited)
Catherine Kellneras Ivy
Elizabeth Banksas Trey's Friend
Dawn Robinsonas Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
Dan Hedayaas Jack Roselli
Philip Boscoas Walter Wade Senior
Peter McRobbieas Lt. Cromertie
Sixto Ramosas Bonehead
Jeff Bransonas Walter's Friend
John Cunninghamas Judge
Fidel Viciosoas Pistolero
Joan Bakeras "Uncle" John Shaft's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Carl Lowas Dominican #5 (uncredited)
Vanessa Williamsas Carmen Vasquez
Lynne Thigpenas Carla Howard
Jerome Preston Batesas Desk Sergeant
Lawrence Tayloras Lamont
Riley G. Matthews, Jr.as Desk & Cell Officer (uncredited)
Mercedes Mercadoas Waitress (uncredited)
Al Thompsonas Pistolero (uncredited)
Stu 'Large' Rileyas Leon
Gordon Parksas Lenox Lounge Patron
Johanna Estevezas Girlfriend (uncredited)
Roman Riveraas (uncredited)
Christina Rouneras Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
Mekhi Phiferas Trey Howard
Lanette Wareas Terry
William H. Burnsas Arresting Officer (uncredited)
Samuel L. Jacksonas John Shaft
Toni Colletteas Diane Palmieri
Pat Hingleas Judge Dennis Bradford
Nik Pjeternikajas Detective (uncredited)
Andre Royoas Tattoo
Angela Pietropintoas Mrs Ann Palmieri
Will Chaseas Walter's Friend
Nadine Mozonas Abused Woman
F. Valentino Moralesas Enforcer
Ruben Santiago-Hudsonas Jimmy Groves
Gano Grillsas Cornbread
John Elsenas Uniform Cop in Metronome
Isaac Hayesas Mr. P (uncredited)
Deirdre Lovejoyas Police Officer (uncredited)
Kevin O'Donnellas Club Kid (uncredited)
Zach Grenieras Harrison Loeb
Gloria Reubenas Sgt. Council (uncredited)
John Singletonas Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
Peter Sticklesas Mickey Hunt (uncredited)
Richard Roundtreeas "Uncle" John Shaft
Deacon Ledgesas (uncredited)
Daniel von Bargenas Lt Kearney
Caprice Benedettias Karen
Myron Primesas Young Blood
Jeffrey Wrightas Peoples Hernandez
Mark Zeisleras DA Andrew Nicoli
Lee Tergesenas Luger
Christopher Orras Walter's Friend
Mustafa Shakiras Protester (uncredited)
Josef Sommeras Curt Flemming
Ron Castellanoas Mike Palmieri
Doug Hutchisonas Plane Door Opener (uncredited)Crew
" />Terel GibsonAssistant Editor
" />Isaac HayesOriginal Music Composer
" />Ilene StargerCasting
" />Shane SalernoStory, Screenplay
" />Ernest TidymanNovel
" />Allan A. AponeMakeup Artist
" />Randall BalsmeyerVisual Effects Supervisor, Title Designer
" />David ArnoldOriginal Music Composer
" />Nick GillardStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Richard PriceScreenplay
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Donald E. ThorinDirector of Photography
" />Scott RudinProducer
" />Jodi Michelle PynnStunts
" />Jalil Jay LynchStunts
" />John SingletonDirector, Producer, Story, Screenplay
" />Rose SiasStunts
" />Angela MerylStunt Double