Spectrum originals sets premiere date for revival series. There is certainly an increased confidence evident in the production helped by a bigger budget notably in the admittedly overextended chase finale involving cars, a speedboat and a helicopter. The fifth entry, however, is a satirical buddycop comedy. The sequel was directed by gordon parks and richard roundtree returns as john shaft, who has to deal with large sum of missing mob money and the murder of a personal friend. In this movie, black private investigator shaft finds out that a good friend has been running a gambling racket from his business. While the convoluted narrative isnt quite as potent this time, the sequel is a much bigger and better production with more action and spectacle.
Jackson played the title role in shaft 2000 jon richards played an elevator starter in the 1971 film. Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time. Richard roundtree reunites with the director gordon parks and the screenwriter ernest tidyman of 1971s trendsetting shaft for shafts big score. Watch it full screen on side a, or slicker in widescreen on side b. To be honest, i made my shaft debut with big score. When we last found john shaft richard roundtree, hed saved bumpy jonas daughter from italian mobsters amid a hail of bullets.
So how did this new film hold up when compared to the other four shaft films. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Not only does shaft end up with a quarter of a million dollars he starts out with an interesting score or two. Shaftshafts big score by gordon parks gordon parks. Road runners and gtx had single colours and different bonnets. Scenes of shafts big score 1972 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. Ray velcoro beats up bullys dad true detective season 2.
This time, the blowntokingdomcome murder of a client plunges shaft into a case that. Gordon parks, isaac hayes, richard hazard, tom mcintosh, and jimmy jones. Richard roundtree reprises his most popular role, who is in neck deep in trouble as he tries to avenge the death of an old friend. Season of the witch 1972 black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974 subwaystories tales from the underground 1997 radio inside 1994 appointment at eleven 1959 memories of murder 1990. Shaft reboot casts independence day actor jessie t. Now john is back in shafts big score, a title that may be a little modest. John shaft is back as the ladyloved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client. Shaft 1971, shafts big score 1972, shaft in africa 1973 are entertaining and.
The original shaft was followed by two sequels, shafts big score. Whereas the first film had a somewhat lengthy setup and a brief climax, big score features a massive, sustained chase sequence. He does so well, in fact, that he doesnt even operate out of his office anymore. But, as the hyped update with samuel l jackson is on the way, shafts big score and the next film, shaft in africa, may become more wellknown. The man just oozes charisma, and he also seems completely natural in the role. Richard roundtree played john shaft in shaft 1971, shafts big score. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Wow, what a sequel movie shaft s big score is its full of action, from start to finish, actionpacked, and more shooting than ive ever seen in my life. Roundtree would then return in 1973s shaft in africa and then in the 2000 and 2019 sequels. But, as the hyped update with samuel l jackson is on the way, shaft s big score and the next film, shaft in africa, may become more wellknown. Directed by gordon parks, 2 this is the second film in the trilogy. The first two movies are on a single dualsided dvd. Exciting followup to original shaft finds roundtree locating murderer of an.
The first three films are characterized by their blaxploitation characteristics, while the fourth installment is a crime thriller. The sequel to shaft, this action film follows the further adventures of detective. Shaft collection shaft shafts big score shaft in africa by warner home video. With neat locales, a smart dialogue, and a funky soundtrack by issac hayes, shaft s big score is a movie that definitely defines the word cool. It is a 1972 plymouth satellite sebring plus hardtop. This is what the 2 broke girls cast looks like now why ruth. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Jackson portraying his son named john shaft ii in shaft 2000 and shaft 2019, and jessie usher portraying the characters grandson.
Shaft is composed of actioncrime films centered on a family of africanamerican police detectives all sharing the name john shaft who over the course of the films have altercations with a variety of crime. While this transfer has some issues im confident this is the best the film has ever looked, so i wont bitch too much. Now he has to find the killer and a large sum of money hidden by his friend before his. Shaft 1971, shafts big score 1972, shaft in africa 1973 are entertaining and full of action from beginning to end. Shafts big score official trailer from blockbuster to lackluster, this followup to the enormously popular shaft 1971 wastes its appealing hero in an implausible and unexciting plot.
The new rochelle, new york born actor, richard roundtree is also a former model. The first season of series, a collection of tv movies. With neat locales, a smart dialogue, and a funky soundtrack by issac hayes, shafts big score is a movie that definitely defines the word cool. He was portrayed by richard roundtree in the original 1971 film and in its four sequels, shafts big score. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Somebody snuck up behind shafts big score and stabbed it in the back with a blade of gross incompetence. Timing works for second season of ricky gervais after life. Before shaft can respond to an sos from a friend, the friend is murdered. The official trailer of shaft s big score 1972, sequel of shaft 1971.
It is the second entry in the shaft film series, with both director gordon parks and screenwriter ernest tidyman reprising their roles from the first film. The stainlkess trim on side and 2 tone paint point to that. This time hes ice john shaft is back as the ladyloved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client. Bigshaftblu following the astonishing breakout and genre defining. Where shafts big score shines brightest is in its big finale. Roundtree is notable as being the first black action hero for playing the role of private detective john shaft in the film shaft and its sequels in 1971, shafts big score. Dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. This time hes ice john shaft is back as the ladyloved black detective. John shaft is a fictional character created by screenwriter ernest tidyman. While not as memorable as either the original film or shaft in africa, shafts big score. The dvd for this film has a dual layer format in that side a features the regular version whereas side b features the widescreen version.
Following the astonishing breakout and genre defining. Shafts big score 1972 shaft in africa 1973 languages soundtracks. Usher is in talks to star in new lines shaft sequel, son of shaft tim story, director of kevin hart. Thanks you have a great collection of blaxploitation. Shaft in africa has a good story line, great location shots, as well as the lovely vonnetta mcgee. Shifty shafts battle star location in fortnite follow the treasure map found. Just like the first movie, there are 2 viewing options. The very first shaft film was a commercial success, and so two more films were made, so hes back with more, shafts in action. Trailer directed by gordon parks and starring richard roundtree, moses gunn, drew bundini brown, joseph mascolo, wally taylor.
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