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.
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| Samuel L. Jackson | ... |
John Shaft
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| Vanessa Williams | ... |
Carmen Vasquez
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| Jeffrey Wright | ... |
Peoples Hernandez
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| Christian Bale | ... |
Walter Wade, Jr.
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| Busta Rhymes | ... |
Rasaan
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| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Jack Roselli
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| Toni Collette | ... |
Diane Palmieri
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| Richard Roundtree | ... |
Uncle John Shaft
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| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... |
Jimmy Groves
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| Josef Sommer | ... |
Curt Fleming
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Carla Howard
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| Philip Bosco | ... |
Walter Wade, Sr.
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| Pat Hingle | ... |
Hon. Dennis Bradford
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| Lee Tergesen | ... |
Luger
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| Daniel von Bargen | ... |
Lt. Kearney
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Francisco 'Coqui' Taveras | ... |
Lucifer
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| Sonja Sohn | ... |
Alice
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| Peter McRobbie | ... |
Lt. Cromartie
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| Zach Grenier | ... |
Harrison Loeb
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Richard Cocchiaro | ... |
Frank Palmieri
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| Ron Castellano | ... |
Mike Palmieri
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Freddie Ricks | ... |
Big Raymond
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Sixto Ramos | ... |
Bonehead
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| Andre Royo | ... |
Tattoo
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Richard Barboza | ... |
Dominican
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| Mekhi Phifer | ... |
Trey Howard
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| Gano Grills | ... |
Cornbread
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| Catherine Kellner | ... |
Ivy
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Philip Rudolph | ... |
Uniform Sergeant
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| Angela Pietropinto | ... |
Mrs. Ann Palmieri
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Joe Quintero | ... |
Assistant D.A. Hector Torres
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| Lanette Ware | ... |
Terry
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| Stu 'Large' Riley | ... |
Leon
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| Mark Zeisler | ... |
D.A. Andrew Nicoli
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Capital Jay | ... |
Golem
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Bonz Malone | ... |
Malik
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Henry G. Thomas | ... |
Malik's Crew
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Brian Oswald Talbot | ... |
Malik's Crew
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| Preston Thomas | ... |
Malik's Crew
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Marshall T. Broughton | ... |
Malik's Crew
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Ann Ducati | ... |
Aunt Toni DeCarlo
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Lisa Cooley | ... |
News Anchor
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| Elizabeth Banks | ... |
Trey's Friend
(as Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell)
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Scott Lucy | ... |
Trey's Friend
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Chris Orr | ... |
Walter's Friend
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| Christopher Orr | ... |
Walter's Friend
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| Evan Farmer | ... |
Walter's Friend
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| Will Chase | ... |
Walter's Friend
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| Jeff Branson | ... |
Walter's Friend
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| Jerome Preston Bates | ... |
Desk Sergeant
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| John Elsen | ... |
Uniform Cop in Metronome
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| Nadine Mozon | ... |
Abused Woman
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| Lawrence Taylor | ... |
Lamont
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| Caprice Benedetti | ... |
Karen
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| John Cunningham | ... |
Judge
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| Louie Leonardo | ... |
Pistolero
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Tony Rhune | ... |
Pistolero
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| Fidel Vicioso | ... |
Pistolero
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| F. Valentino Morales | ... |
Enforcer
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| Myron Primes | ... |
Young Blood
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Young Blood
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Travis Brandon Rosa | ... |
Fighting Boy
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Matthew Wallace | ... |
Fighting Boy
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Luis Torres | ... |
Fat Man
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| John Wojda | ... |
Construction Worker
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Ahmed Al-Khan | ... |
Bystander at Metronome
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Amer Al-Khan | ... |
Bystander at Metronome
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Rashid Feleyfel | ... |
Bystander at Metronome
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| Gordon Parks | ... |
Lenox Lounge Patron
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| Joan Baker | ... |
Uncle John Shaft's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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| William H. Burns | ... |
Arresting Officer (uncredited)
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Gabe Castillo | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Nicholas J. Coleman | ... |
Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)
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| Alice Dinnean | ... |
Protester / Girlfriend's Friend (uncredited)
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| Johanna Estevez | ... |
Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Todd Fredericks | ... |
Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)
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| Carson Grant | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Mary Ann Hannon | ... |
Walter Wade's Housekeeper (uncredited)
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| Isaac Hayes | ... |
Mr. P (uncredited)
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| Doug Hutchison | ... |
Plane Door Opener (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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| Deacon Ledges | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Deirdre Lovejoy | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Carl Low | ... |
Dominican #5 (uncredited)
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John E. Mack | ... |
Paramedic (uncredited)
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| Riley G. Matthews Jr. | ... |
Desk & Cell Officer (uncredited)
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Thomas Mejia | ... |
Peoples Crew (uncredited)
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| Mercedes Mercado | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Dorian Missick | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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| Kevin O'Donnell | ... |
Club Kid (uncredited)
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| Nik Pjeternikaj | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Robert Resto | ... |
Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)
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| Gloria Reuben | ... |
Sgt. Council (uncredited)
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| Roman Rivera | ... |
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Dawn Robinson | ... |
Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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| Christina Rouner | ... |
Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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| Mustafa Shakir | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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| Akilah Shedrick | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Cue Shepherd | ... |
Sexy Girl (uncredited)
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| John Singleton | ... |
Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)
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| Peter Stickles | ... |
Mickey Hunt (uncredited)
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| Al Thompson | ... |
Pistolero (uncredited)
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Lou Torres | ... |
Fatman (uncredited)
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Marc Yarrish | ... |
TV Anchor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Singleton | ||
Written by
| Ernest Tidyman | ... | (novel "Shaft") |
| John Singleton | ... | (story) & |
| Shane Salerno | ... | (story) |
| Richard Price | ... | (screenplay) and |
| John Singleton | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Shane Salerno | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Paul Hall | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Nicolaides | ... | executive producer |
| Mark Roybal | ... | associate producer |
| Scott Rudin | ... | producer |
| Adam Schroeder | ... | executive producer |
| John Singleton | ... | producer |
| Eric Steel | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| David Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald E. Thorin | ||
Editing by
| John Bloom | ||
| Al Rodgers | ... | (remote) |
| Antonia Van Drimmelen | ||
Editorial Department
| Adam Geiger | ... | apprentice editor |
| Terel Gibson | ... | assistant editor |
| Dan O'Grady | ... | negative cutter |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Ilene Starger | ||
Production Design by
| Patrizia von Brandenstein | ||
Art Direction by
| Dennis Bradford | ||
Set Decoration by
| George DeTitta Jr. | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth E. Carter | ... | (as Ruth Carter) |
Makeup Department
| Allan A. Apone | ... | makeup artist: Samuel L. Jackson |
| Mary Cooke | ... | hair stylist |
| Don Kozma | ... | makeup artist |
| Christine Leiter | ... | makeup artist |
| Bernadette Mazur | ... | key makeup artist |
| Robert L. Stevenson | ... | hair stylist: Samuel L. Jackson |
| Kenneth Walker | ... | key hair stylist |
| Taurance F. Williams | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ramona Diaz Sanchez | ... | production supervisor (as Ramona Sánchez-Waggoner) |
| Joseph E. Iberti | ... | unit production manager |
| Andrew Zolot | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julie A. Bloom | ... | second assistant director |
| Vebe Borge | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Naomi Cromwell | ... | second second assistant director |
| Bac DeLorme | ... | additional second second assistant director |
| Bruce Franklin | ... | first assistant director |
| Nick Gillard | ... | second unit director |
| Rosadel Varela | ... | dga trainee |
| Rosada Yarela | ... | dga trainee |
| Eric Yellin | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Joseph Alfieri | ... | construction coordinator |
| Derrick Alford | ... | carpenter |
| Peter Allburn | ... | scenic artist |
| James Bono | ... | props |
| Garf Brown | ... | scenic artist |
| Hallie Coletta | ... | scenic artist |
| Justin Corbett | ... | construction grip |
| Karen Cusick | ... | set decorating coordinator |
| Liba Daniels | ... | art department researcher |
| Peter DeCurtis | ... | set dresser |
| Gerald DeTitta | ... | lead man |
| Phil Devonshire | ... | shop electric |
| Warren Drummond | ... | storyboard artist |
| Chip Eccles | ... | shop craftsman |
| Denise Gurkas | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Teddy Janicki | ... | scenic industrial |
| Paul D. Kelly | ... | assistant art director |
| Vinny Mazzarella | ... | assistant property master |
| Mark Newell | ... | on-set dresser |
| John Victor Patterson | ... | scenic artist |
| Chuck Potter | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Jeremy D. Pratt | ... | construction tracker |
| John Ralbovsky | ... | scenic foreman |
| Donald Robinson | ... | assistant art director: Graphic Designer |
| Ola Ronke | ... | art department coordinator (as Ola Akinmowo) |
| Michael Scarola | ... | key construction grip |
| Fredda Slavin | ... | assistant art director |
| Diane Soffian | ... | props |
| Audrey Soodoo Raphael | ... | assistant art director (as Audrey Soodoo-Raphael) |
| Irapaul Turner | ... | construction shop manager |
| Timothy Main | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Michael Marcel | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Paul Robotti | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bobbi Banks | ... | adr editor |
| Michael Barry | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Benjamin Cheah | ... | sound effects editor (as Ben Cheah) |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
| Scott Curtis | ... | foley editor |
| Lee Dichter | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Tammy Fearing | ... | foley editor |
| Sean Garnhart | ... | sound effects editor |
| Lewis Goldstein | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robin Harlan | ... | foley artist |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr mixer |
| Skip Lievsay | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Jane McCulley | ... | adr editor |
| Danny Michael | ... | production sound mixer |
| Todd Milner | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Sarah Monat | ... | foley artist |
| Jamie Morris | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Frank Morrone | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer |
| Billy Orrico | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Eric Potter | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Nicholas Renbeck | ... | dialogue editor |
| Fred Rosenberg | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jac Rubenstein | ... | dialogue editor |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer (as Randy K. Singer) |
| Thomas W. Small | ... | supervising foley editor (as Thomas Small) |
| Paul Urmson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Roland Vajs | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Joe White | ... | sound |
| Paul J. Zydel | ... | adr mixer (as Paul Zydel) |
| Allan Zaleski | ... | sound effects librarian (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Steven Kirshoff | ... | special effects coordinator (as Steve Kirshoff) |
Visual Effects by
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Don Canfield | ... | motion control operator: title sequences |
| Chris Higgins | ... | cg artist / compositor |
| Kathy Kelehan | ... | visual effects producer |
| Daniel Leung | ... | cg supervisor |
| Matt McDonald | ... | digital artist |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunts (as William Anagnos) |
| Roy T. Anderson | ... | stunts |
| Jay Boryea | ... | stunts |
| Michael Broughton | ... | stunts |
| Douglas Crosby | ... | stunts (as Doug Crosby) |
| Brennan Dyson | ... | stunts |
| Kiante Elam | ... | stunt double: Samuel L. Jackson (uncredited) / stunts |
| Roy Farfel | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| David Filippi | ... | stunts |
| Tim Gallin | ... | stunts |
| Nick Gillard | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Harry Harris III | ... | stunts (as Harry Harris) |
| Louie Leonardo | ... | stunts (as Pistolero) |
| David S. Lomax | ... | stunts (as David Lomax) |
| Jalil Jay Lynch | ... | stunts (as Jay Lynch) |
| Angela Meryl | ... | stunt double: Vanessa Williams / stunts |
| Charles Page | ... | stunt double: Christian Bale |
| Stephen A. Pope | ... | stunts (as Stephen Pope) |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | ... | stunts |
| Rose Sias | ... | stunts |
| Keith Siglinger | ... | stunts |
| Derrick Simmons | ... | stunts |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunts |
| Al Thompson | ... | stunts |
| Amy Yanagisawa | ... | stunts |
| Chris Colombo | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Greg Wattkis | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Micael Albrecht | ... | rigging |
| David E. Baron | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera, second unit |
| Keith Bunting | ... | grip (as Keith M. Bunting) |
| Sam Chase | ... | rigging electrician |
| Jack Coffen | ... | electrician |
| Joe Collins | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Jon Delgado | ... | electrician |
| Chris Drechsler | ... | lighting technician |
| David M. Dunlap | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Gene Engels | ... | gaffer |
| Matthew W. Flannery | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael N. Green | ... | rig electrician |
| James Harker | ... | electrician |
| William Hines | ... | best boy electric |
| Kevin Lowry | ... | grip |
| Dwayne McClintock | ... | aerial director of photography |
| Jim McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Jim McCullagh | ... | best boy rigging |
| Thomas O'Connor | ... | rigging gaffer: second unit |
| George Patsos | ... | key grip |
| Wayne Paull | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Leigh Rathner | ... | second assistant camera |
| Eli Reed | ... | still photographer |
| Lance Rieck | ... | assistant camera |
| Chris Scarfi | ... | generator operator |
| Chad Strohmayer | ... | additional electrician |
| Joel Tishcoff | ... | dimmer board operator |
| Trevor Tong | ... | second assistant camera |
| Joe 'Jody' Williams | ... | assistant camera loader |
| Jim Galvin | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Kyle Stephens | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Trevor Tong | ... | assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Gray Miller | ... | animator |
Casting Department
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting |
| Kim Miscia | ... | casting associate |
| Theron Smith | ... | extras casting associate |
| Janice Wilde | ... | casting assistant |
| Ali Merhi | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sonya M. Andonov | ... | wardrobe |
| Sandi Figueroa | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Rosalyn L. Forch | ... | fitting costumer |
| Jill Graves Power | ... | additional set costumer |
| Askia Won-Ling Jacob | ... | costume supervisor |
| Carmen Rodríguez | ... | wardrobe coordinator |
| Monica Russell | ... | costumer |
| Laura Sewrey Scoble | ... | set costumer (as Laura Sewrey) |
| Whitney Kyles | ... | costume department assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Keith Adams | ... | location assistant: second unit |
| Damon Michael Gordon | ... | location assistant |
| Jule Ann Jappe | ... | assistant location manager: second unit |
| James D. Lee | ... | assistant location manager |
| David M. McGuire | ... | location assistant: second unit |
| Len Murach | ... | location manager |
| Joaquin Diego Prange | ... | location assistant |
| Robert T. Striem | ... | location manager: second unit |
Music Department
| Michael Bearden | ... | musician: keyboard |
| Michael Blakey | ... | music producer |
| Bob Bornstein | ... | music preparation |
| Jill Dell'abate | ... | orchestra contractor (as Jill De) |
| Nicholas Dodd | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Dina Eaton | ... | music editor |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | scoring mixer |
| Stephen Hilton | ... | musician: programming and keyboards |
| Steve Hopkins | ... | music mixer |
| Joe Lisanti | ... | music editor (as Joseph Lisanti) |
| Nic Ratner | ... | music editor |
| Lester Snell | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Bill Stephney | ... | music supervisor |
| Denise Carver | ... | music clearances (uncredited) |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
| Timmy Olmstead | ... | assistant engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mikayla Abromowitz | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer |
| David F. Bianculli | ... | production assistant |
| Liza Bigger | ... | production assistant |
| Anthony Bodden | ... | assistant to producer / consultant: grassroots |
| Josef Brandmaier | ... | structured finance by |
| Cassandra Butcher | ... | publicity consultant |
| Jeff Caron | ... | office staff |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot |
| John A. Cohen | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Patrick Corcoran | ... | assistant: Mr. Rudin |
| Eben Davidson | ... | executive assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Rob Dickerson Jr. | ... | key production assistant: second unit |
| Tommy Disla | ... | production assistant |
| George Doherty | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Jay Floyd | ... | clearance administrator |
| Kali R. Harrison | ... | key production assistant (as Kali Harrison) |
| Calvin Hart | ... | production assistant |
| Andy Hernandez | ... | production assistant |
| Eddie Joe | ... | parking coordinator |
| Koula Sossiadis Kazista | ... | assistant coordinator (as Karen Koula Sossiadis) |
| Maggie Kusik | ... | production accountant |
| Steve Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Kendra Levenberg | ... | key craft service |
| Gray Miller | ... | title designer |
| Kiersten Pilar Miller | ... | production assistant |
| Eric Myers | ... | unit publicist |
| Njeri Njuhigu | ... | assistant |
| Shieed Pittman | ... | production assistant |
| Shabazz Ray | ... | stand-in: Samuel L. Jackson (as a different name) |
| Guillaume Renberg | ... | remote head technician |
| Shawn M. Richardz | ... | adr loop group |
| Patrick R. Siembieda | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Rene Smallwood | ... | assistant: Adam Schroeder |
| Anita Sum | ... | production coordinator: second unit |
| Leonard L. Thomas | ... | assistant: Samuel L. Jackson |
| Rae Umsted | ... | assistant production coordinator: second unit |
| Michael Vasquez | ... | assistant auditor |
| Reid Warman | ... | production secretary |
| Patty Willett | ... | production coordinator |
| Tim Wilson | ... | stand-in: Christian Bale |
| Arnold Yanovich | ... | executive assistant: John Singleton |
| Tamsin Anstey | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Skip Chaisson | ... | main title design (uncredited) |
| Harrison Cheung | ... | assistant: Christian Bale (uncredited) |
| Rich Fellegara | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Thomas Maxwell | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Morgan O'Hara | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Tommaso Rossellini | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Darryl A. Smith | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
| Tanisha Weeks | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Bryan C. Winn | ... | Intern for Scott Rudin (uncredited) |
Thanks
| John Battist | ... | the producers wish to thank: N.Y.P.D. Movie & TV Unit (as Lt. John Battist) |
| Jane P. Brawley | ... | the producers wish to thank: New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (as Jane Brawley) |
| Joyce Saffir | ... | the producers wish to thank: New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting |
| Katherine Welton | ... | the producers wish to thank: New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
- Scott Rudin Productions
- New Deal Productions
- Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) Shaft Productions (in association with) (copyright holder)
- Shaft Productions
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- 01 Distribution (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (2000) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of India (2000) (India) (theatrical)
- Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA) (2000) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- 9Go! (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- CIC-Taft Home Video
- Cine Plus Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (VHS)
- Cinemax (World-wide) (tv)
- Filmax (2000) (Spain)
- HBO Pacific Partners of Netherlands Antilles (2009) (India) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- SBS6 (2003) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Showtime 2 (2022) (United States) (tv)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (2004) (United States) (tv)
- WWOR (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Balsmeyer and Everett (main and end title sequences designed and produced by)
- Bayerische HypoVereinsbank AG München (film banking [de])
- C5 (sound post-production)
- Film Art (artwork)
- Integrated Placement (product placement)
- J.G. Films (negative cutting)
- La-La Land Records (soundtrack) (limited edition)
- LaFace Records (soundtrack released by)
- Paramount Pictures (courtesy of: scene from "Mighty Mouse")
- Sound One (sound re-recording)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- Temptu (tattoo design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
New York Police Detective John Shaft is the lead detective on a sensitive case, a young black man is severely beaten. The man's companions tell Shaft that their friend humiliated the one who was spouting racial slurs at him. Shaft confronts him and he says he's Walter Wade Jr. , the son of a wealthy man. Shaft finds that he has the ID of a woman who's a waitress at the bar where Wade and the guy who was attacked were. When Wade continues to hurl racist comments, Shaft smacks him. Shaft later learns because of his actions Wade was granted bail and fled. Two years later, Wade returns and Shaft arrests him. At his hearing when the judge grants him bail, that's when Shaft throws his badge at the judge. He then sets out to get Wade by finding the waitress. Wade in the meantime asks a drug dealer named Peoples Hernandez to find the waitress and make sure she doesn't talk. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | Still the man, any questions? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $46,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $21,714,757, 18 Jun 2000 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $107,196,498, 28 Jul 2012 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Singleton planned a sequel, where Shaft battles drug lords in Jamaica. But the film's mediocre box office returns, and Samuel L. Jackson's disappointment with the film, stopped any plans of a sequel, at least until Shaft (2019). See more » |
| Goofs | The Trinidad and Tobago Flag hanging in Rasaan's apartment is upside-down (presumably because he didn't know any better). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Shaft/Boys and Girls/Jesus' Son/Titan A.E./Pop and Me (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Theme from Shaft See more » |
| Quotes |
John Shaft:
You know me. It's my duty to please that booty! See more » |