This is the one that tried to broaden shaft s adventures and make him have more international adventures like bond. Shaft in africa is a 1973 film directed by john guillermin and is the third and final film in the blaxploitation trilogy of shaft films starring richard roundtree as john shaft. Buy shaft in africa movie posters from movie poster shop. In the third and final installment of in the shaft film trilogy, p.
Shaft in africa though more than watchable was i think the least of the three. Shaft in africa internet movie firearms database guns. Richard roundtree returns as the indomitable shaft, who poses as a slave, unmasks the leaders of an africatoeurope slavery cartel and, for good measure, mixes his business with amorous pleasure involving a. Shaft shaft s big score shaft in africa dvd 3fe multititle note. Watch shaft in africa movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Jj shaft, a cyber security expert with a degree from mit, enlists his familys help to uncover the truth behind his best friends untimely death. Shaft in africa 1973 stream and watch online moviefone. Shaft is composed of action crime films centered on three africanamerican police detectives john shaft, his son john shaft ii, and grandson john shaft iii. He wakes up nekkid and meets this african big wig who talks him into going overseas to get. Although the film is essentially a remake of the 1971 film of the same name, it is also a storyline sequel, making it the. Shaft in africa is the 1973 sequel in the shaft film series. This sequel takes shaft out of new york and has him going. Richard roundtree is as good as ever but the movie misses the touch of gordon parks.
Williams, jeffrey wright, christian bale, dan hedaya, busta rhymes, toni collette and richard roundtree although the film shares the same title as the 1971 film, it is a modernday sequel with jacksons john shaft character being related to the earlier films shaft. Neda arneric, vonetta mcgee and zenebech tadesse size. Shaft in africa 1973 full movie free watch online with english subtitles. The supercool private eye is off to africa to track down the brainsbehind a slave trading operation. Shaft in africa is a 1973 film directed by john guillermin and is the third and final film in the blaxploitation trilogy of shaft films starring richard roun. Shaft in africa original trailer turner classic movies.
Not the best of the shaft movies but im a completist. No pinholes or tape and has never been hung or displayed. Slug, drug, kidnap and leave john shaft bucknaked in a sweltering hellhole. The daughter sherri brewer of bumpy jones moses gunn, a white gangster, has been kidnapped by a rival black. This time shaft heads to africa to help shut down people selling immigrants to europe. The first three films are characterized by their blaxploitation characteristics, while the fourth installment is a crime thriller. And while the plot is sound and the movie is entertaining enough. Theres lots of good action scenes, and this is by far the most. The slave trade has returned, and john shaft richard roundtree travels to africa. While understanding the importance of the first shaft film, and its significance for black people, it actually wasnt in my opinion a classic film. Shaft in africa is a 1973 film directed by john guillermin and is the third and final film in the blaxploitation trilogy of films starring richard roundtree as john shaft.
Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. The first disc contains shaft on one side of the dvd and shafts big score on the other side, second disc contains shaft in. The colorful locales ethiopia, paris and badass action make. Shaft in africa movie download download shaft in africa shaft in africa trailer and cast yahoo. This is also the only movie ive ever seen where the subject of clitoridectomy is discussed so much. An additional sequel, and part remake, was released in 2000, also called shaft, starring samuel l. In this film, richard roundtree returns as the indomitable streetsmart p. Gordon parks shaft may not have been the first blaxploitation movie but it was the most important and commercially successful of the initial batch, and it kicked open the door for other dynamic 1970s screen heroes like the hammer, coffy, black caesar, foxy brown and the jones black belt and cleopatra. The shaft series is a collection of politically and raciallycharged neonoir films based in new york, and yet the third installment broke the mold so hard that it felt like another movie altogether mimicking the eccentric mold of the james bond franchise i.
The action comes fast and furious,switching from new york to paris to addis ababa. Shaft in africa widescreenfull screen bilingual import. Directed by john guillermin, the sequel finds john shaft richard roundtree traveling undercover to africa to take down a criminal smuggling ring. John shaft richard roundtree gets drugged by a fella in a dashiki.
Shaft in africa movie posters from movie poster shop. Jackson in the 2000 sequel and then in the 2019 feature film. Shaft in africa internet movie firearms database guns in. Jul 29, 2008 a scene funny film from shaft in africa. As an african tribesman he looks about as indigenous. Shaft collection shaft shafts big score shaft in africa. Shaft assumes more of the bond mantle in this film by going undercover to find out who is running the slave trade out of africa into europe. The first disc contains shaft on one side of the dvd and shaft s big score on the other side, second disc contains shaft in africa. Richard roundtree returns as the indomitable shaft, who poses as a slave, unmasks the leaders of an africa toeurope slavery cartel and, for good measure, mixes his business with amorous pleasure involving a beautiful princess vonetta mcgee. Shaft in africa arrives ready for actionadventure reassessment thanks to this eyepopping, pristine 1080p hd presentation that serves up shafts intercontinental sensation as never before. The original shaft was followed by two sequels, shaft s big score. Suggested by je srl planet funk chase the sun official video song shaft in africa addis from shaft in africa soundtrack.
Detective john shaft travels incognito to ethiopia, then france, to bust a human trafficking ring. Shaft is a 2000 american action thriller film directed by john singleton and starring samuel l. This takes him from new york, to africa, to paris for a final confrontation with a james bondian foreign villain played nicely by british actor frank finlay. The first three films are characterized by their blaxploitation characteristics, while the fourth installment. Shaft in africa movie the third instalment of in the shaft film trilogy starring the loveable black badass detective john shaft. Shaft in africa takes detective john shaft to ethiopia for some fastpaced exploits as he tracks down the leader of a slave trade gang in much the best of the shaft pictures. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Shaft in africa john guillermin, richard roundtree, frank. Shaft in africa 1973 123movies 123 movies watch full movie.
Sep 05, 2019 shaft in africa arrives ready for actionadventure reassessment thanks to this eyepopping, pristine 1080p hd presentation that serves up shaft s intercontinental sensation as never before. However, it really is too much of a stereotype to shaft and takes away some of what makes him special. This is the one that tried to broaden shafts adventures and make him have more international adventures like bond. The film was released theatrically in the united states on. Released 1973, shaft in africa stars richard roundtree, frank finlay, vonetta mcgee, neda arneric the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
Shaft in africa 1973 720p bluray nude celeb scenes. Shaft initially had two sequels called shaft s big score. Movies private detective john shaft travels to africa after being engaged by diplomat emir ramila to infiltrate a slavery ring being run by the cruel vincent amafi. The paper size is approximately 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm the condition of this item is brand new mint condition. 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.
John shaft travels to africa where he must pose as a slave in order to help shut. The fifth entry, however, is a satirical buddycop comedy. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Download shaft in africa film in hd formats website of. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. John shaft, who poses as a slave, unmasks the leaders of an africatoeurope slavery. The second shafts big score was i think by far the best of the three, and very entertaining. Richard roundtree seven reprises his classic role as streetwise detective shaft, this time on assignment to ethiopia to break up a ring that is smuggling blacks to europe to work as slaves.
In shaft in africa shaft goes on an epic adventure to new exotic places, uses gadgets, fights tuff guys, says funny oneliners, and makes sweet sweet love to lots of beautiful ladies. Gordon parks shaft may not have been the first blaxploitation movie but it was the most important and commercially successful of the initial batch, and it kicked open the door for other dynamic 1970s screen heroes like the hammer, coffy, black caesar. Roundtree would then reprise his role nearly three decades later, costarring alongside samuel l. The third chapter in the classic shaft trilogy features explosive action. Shaft is a 2019 american action comedy film directed by tim story and written by kenya barris and alex barnow. Shaft in africa 1973 when private investigator and man of action john shaft richard roundtree is hired to disrupt a slavery ring, he must travel to africa and infiltrate the criminal operation. The original shaft was followed by two sequels, shafts big score. This is a brand new single sided reproduction print of a shaft in africa poster. Williams, jeffrey wright, christian bale, dan hedaya, busta rhymes, toni collette and richard roundtree. Shaftshafts big scoreshaft in africa dvd 3fe multititle note. The third shaft film is missing everyone from the original with the exception of richard roundtree returning to play pi john shaft.
Jackson, vanessa williams, christian bale, jeffrey wright. Shaft in africa is a 1973 film directed by john guillermin, and is the third film of the shaft series, starring richard roundtree as john shaft. Jackson as john shaft ii, the nephew of john shaft. Like any other american of immigrant roots who goes back to the old country, he expects to be made to feel like hes come back home. 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 raciallymotivated murder.
As shaft, richard roundtree remains among the most attractive of recent movie actors. It is the fifth film in the shaft series and a direct sequel to the 2000 film with the same title. Its basically a blacksploitation 007 movie and it kicks ass. The second shaft s big score was i think by far the best of the three, and very entertaining. Shaft, a highly successful film, spawned an industry of sequels and imitations. Our agreements with the content provider dont allow purchases of this title at this time. Imdb 4 videos 24 images 45 celebrities who appeared nude or sexy in shaft in africa. Slow action film with roundtree misplaced, overdone, overshown. Shaft initially had two sequels called shafts big score. While in africa trying to bust a slavery ring, shaft happens upon a handful of local men, who glare at him and chant. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing shaft in africa near you. Purchase shaft in africa on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Shaft in africa 1973 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
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