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Shaft

2000, Movie, 1h 39min

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.

Country: United States,Germany

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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A blaxploitation pic that's never quite as cool as its theme song.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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John Shaft is back … and he's still the man, but probably only because he's played by the coolest actor cat around -- Samuel L. Jackson.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Jenny Ahonen

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Castingen lämnar inget att önska. Skådespeleriet håller ofta en suverän nivå.

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

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Shaft is a crime thriller film that follows the story of John Shaft, a tough and fearless detective who's on a mission to bring down a wealthy and corrupt murderer named Walter Wade Jr. After Wade kills a young black student, Shaft arrests him, but Wade manages to flee to Switzerland. Two years later, Wade returns to face trial, and Shaft is determined to see him brought to justice. Along the way, Shaft must confront corrupt cops, drug lords, and other dangerous criminals who are all out to get him. With his sharp instincts and tough exterior, Shaft takes on the streets of New York City and proves that he's still got what it takes to be the king of the city's underworld.

Where can I stream Shaft? Toggle content

You can stream Shaft on: Netflix

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