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Overview

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5.9/10   30,920 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Ernest Tidyman (novel)
John Singleton (story) ...
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Release Date:
16 June 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Still the man, any questions?
Plot:
New York City police detective John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970s detective) goes on a personal mission to make sure the son of a real estate tycoon is brought to justice after a racially-motivated murder. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win & 12 nominations more
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(81 articles)
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Over-the-top but still not bad more (279 total)

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Also Known As:
Shaft - Noch Fragen? (Germany)
Shaft Returns (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and language.
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99 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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According to an interview with Christian Bale, one of the main reasons why he took the role was because of a fight scene between Walter Wade and Shaft on an airport runway. The scene was filmed but was cut to make room for more scenes with Jeffrey Wright who scored highly with preview audiences. more
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Crew or equipment visible: After the first arrest of the drug dealers, the camera and its crew are reflected in the mirror on the far side of the booking area in the police station. more
Quotes:
Walter Wade, Jr.: Do you know who my father is?
John Shaft: No, do you?
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Referenced in The Commission (2005) more
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Hot Gal Today (Krotches Remix) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Over-the-top but still not bad, 31 July 2008
8/10
Author: PersianPlaya408 from Milpitas, California

Singleton's homage and modern day Shaft is an entertaining movie. Its not perfect, definitely flawed, from Wright's hilarious performances as People Hernandez, to the lines Samuel L. Jackson uses, to the whole feel of it, at times it did feel like a long sitcom. However it is always entertaining and exciting, and thats more than i can say for some other movies. I thought the cast did well, and basically saved Singleton, as the film seemed put together kind of lazy and rode the reputations of those involved. Still, it was a good movie, and i think its worth a look. Jeffrey Wright has some hilarious lines like "this is Italian leather, worth more than half your shitty paycheck" to the cops. hahaIMDb Rating: 5.9- MY Rating: 8/10

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