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1971 · 100 min · R

Shaft

Directed by Gordon Parks · Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action

Shaft (1971) is a Crime film, directed by Gordon Parks set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a tense tone.

Composer
Isaac HayesJ.J. Johnson
Cinematography
Urs Furrer
Cast
Richard RoundtreeMoses GunnCharles CioffiChristopher St. JohnGwenn MitchellLawrence PressmanVictor ArnoldSherri Brewer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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