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Shaft in Africa

1973Movie1 h 52 minR

Crime
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes64%51%

A nostalgic, violent adventure movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

Shaft is stickin' it...all the way.

Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.

Feels like

  • Blaxploitation Sequel
  • Iconic Funk Soundtrack
  • International Crime Thriller
  • Stylistic 70s Cool
  • Human Trafficking Plot
  • Richard Roundtree Charisma
  • Cultural Identity Exploration
  • Action-Packed Espionage

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John Guillermin
Written by
Stirling Silliphant
Produced by
Stirling Silliphant, Roger H. Lewis, Kirk Kerkorian
Music by
Johnny Pate

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Facts

June 20, 1973 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
June 20, 1973
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Danish, Afrikaans, Italian, Sardinian, French, Corsican, Amharic
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Shoot the Hostage, Big Bad, Double Entendre +9

  • Shoot the Hostage
  • Big Bad
  • Double Entendre
  • One-Word Title
  • Cold Cash
  • Ironic Echo
  • Race Lift
  • Shaft
  • Shaft
  • Destination Defenestration
  • Kick the Dog
  • TV Telephone Etiquette

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaft in Africa?"

Questions about Shaft in Africa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaft in Africa?

PhiloHoopla

In the United States, Shaft in Africa is free with ads on Philo and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Shaft in Africa worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Can I half-watch Shaft in Africa?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Shaft in Africa a box office flop?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What tropes does Shaft in Africa use?

Shoot the HostageBig BadDouble EntendreOne-Word TitleCold CashIronic EchoRace LiftShaftShaftDestination DefenestrationKick the DogTV Telephone Etiquetteand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Shoot the Hostage, Big Bad, and Double Entendre.