Shaft (2000)
Shaft is a 2000 action movie directed by John Singleton, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa Williams and Jeffrey Wright.
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.
Quick answers
What is Shaft about?
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.
When was Shaft released?
Shaft was released on 15 June 2000.
How long is Shaft?
Shaft runs 1h 39m.
Who made Shaft?
Shaft was directed by John Singleton.
Where can I watch Shaft?
Shaft is available on Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Hoopla, Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch Shaft
Stream: Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft
- Vanessa Williams as Carmen Vasquez
- Jeffrey Wright as Peoples Hernandez
- Christian Bale as Walter Wade, Jr.
- Busta Rhymes as Rasaan
- Dan Hedaya as Jack Roselli
- Toni Collette as Diane Palmieri
- Richard Roundtree as "Uncle" John Shaft
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Jimmy Groves
- Josef Sommer as Curt Flemming
- Lynne Thigpen as Carla Howard
- Philip Bosco as Walter Wade Senior
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