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Shaft

Plot: New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying
Release Date: Thursday, June 15 2000
24 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson was
51 in Shaft
as 'John Shaft'.
Tue, Dec 21 1948
Portrait of Vanessa WilliamsVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams was
37 in Shaft
as 'Carmen Vasquez'.
Mon, Mar 18 1963
Portrait of Jeffrey WrightJeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright was
34 in Shaft
as 'Peoples Hernandez'.
Tue, Dec 07 1965
Portrait of Christian BaleChristian Bale
Christian Bale was
26 in Shaft
as 'Walter Wade, Jr.'.
Wed, Jan 30 1974
Portrait of Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes was
28 in Shaft
as 'Rasaan'.
Sat, May 20 1972
Portrait of Dan HedayaDan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya was
59 in Shaft
as 'Jack Roselli'.
Wed, Jul 24 1940
Portrait of Toni ColletteToni Collette
Toni Collette was
27 in Shaft
as 'Diane Palmieri'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Portrait of Richard RoundtreeRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree was
57 in Shaft
as '"Uncle" John Shaft'.
Thu, Jul 09 1942 –
Tue, Oct 24 2023
Portrait of Ruben Santiago-HudsonRuben Santiago-Hudson
Ruben Santiago-Hudson was
43 in Shaft
as 'Jimmy Groves'.
Sat, Nov 24 1956
Portrait of Josef SommerJosef Sommer
Josef Sommer was
65 in Shaft
as 'Curt Flemming'.
Tue, Jun 26 1934
Portrait of Lynne ThigpenLynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen was
51 in Shaft
as 'Carla Howard'.
Wed, Dec 22 1948 –
Wed, Mar 12 2003
Portrait of Philip BoscoPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco was
69 in Shaft
as 'Walter Wade Senior'.
Fri, Sep 26 1930 –
Mon, Dec 03 2018
Portrait of Pat HinglePat Hingle
Pat Hingle was
75 in Shaft
as 'Judge Dennis Bradford'.
Sat, Jul 19 1924 –
Sat, Jan 03 2009
Portrait of Lee TergesenLee Tergesen
Lee Tergesen was
34 in Shaft
as 'Luger'.
Thu, Jul 08 1965
Portrait of Daniel von BargenDaniel von Bargen
Daniel von Bargen was
50 in Shaft
as 'Lt Kearney'.
Mon, Jun 05 1950 –
Sun, Mar 01 2015
Portrait of Francisco 'Coqui' TaverasFrancisco 'Coqui' Taveras
Francisco 'Coqui' Taveras was
>> in Shaft
as 'Lucifer'.
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Portrait of Sonja SohnSonja Sohn
Sonja Sohn was
36 in Shaft
as 'Alice'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Portrait of Peter McRobbiePeter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie was
57 in Shaft
as 'Lt. Cromertie'.
Sun, Jan 31 1943
Portrait of Zach GrenierZach Grenier
Zach Grenier was
46 in Shaft
as 'Harrison Loeb'.
Fri, Feb 12 1954
Portrait of Richard CocchiaroRichard Cocchiaro
Richard Cocchiaro was
>> in Shaft
as 'Frank Palmieri'.
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Portrait of Ron CastellanoRon Castellano
Ron Castellano was
>> in Shaft
as 'Mike Palmieri'.
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Portrait of Freddie RicksFreddie Ricks
Freddie Ricks was
>> in Shaft
as 'Big Raymond'.
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Portrait of Sixto RamosSixto Ramos
Sixto Ramos was
>> in Shaft
as 'Bonehead'.
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Portrait of Andre RoyoAndre Royo
Andre Royo was
31 in Shaft
as 'Tattoo'.
Thu, Jul 18 1968
Portrait of Richard BarbozaRichard Barboza
Richard Barboza was
>> in Shaft
as 'Dominican'.
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Portrait of Mekhi PhiferMekhi Phifer
Mekhi Phifer was
25 in Shaft
as 'Trey Howard'.
Sun, Dec 29 1974
Portrait of Gano GrillsGano Grills
Gano Grills was
>> in Shaft
as 'Cornbread'.
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Portrait of Catherine KellnerCatherine Kellner
Catherine Kellner was
29 in Shaft
as 'Ivy'.
Fri, Oct 02 1970
Portrait of Philip RudolphPhilip Rudolph
Philip Rudolph was
>> in Shaft
as 'Uniform Sergeant'.
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Portrait of Angela PietropintoAngela Pietropinto
Angela Pietropinto was
30 in Shaft
as 'Mrs Ann Palmieri'.
Sun, Sep 28 1969
Portrait of Joe QuinteroJoe Quintero
Joe Quintero was
>> in Shaft
as 'Asst DA Hector Torres'.
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Portrait of Lanette WareLanette Ware
Lanette Ware was
31 in Shaft
as 'Terry'.
Fri, Dec 27 1968
Portrait of Stu 'Large' RileyStu 'Large' Riley
Stu 'Large' Riley was
36 in Shaft
as 'Leon'.
Mon, Aug 19 1963
Portrait of Mark ZeislerMark Zeisler
Mark Zeisler was
>> in Shaft
as 'DA Andrew Nicoli'.
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Portrait of Capital JayCapital Jay
Capital Jay was
>> in Shaft
as 'Golem'.
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Portrait of Bonz MaloneBonz Malone
Bonz Malone was
>> in Shaft
as 'Malik'.
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Portrait of Henry G. ThomasHenry G. Thomas
Henry G. Thomas was
>> in Shaft
as 'Malik's Crew'.
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Portrait of Brian Oswald TalbotBrian Oswald Talbot
Brian Oswald Talbot was
>> in Shaft
as 'Malik's Crew'.
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Portrait of Preston ThomasPreston Thomas
Preston Thomas was
>> in Shaft
as 'Malik's Crew'.
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Portrait of Marshall T. BroughtonMarshall T. Broughton
Marshall T. Broughton was
>> in Shaft
as 'Malik's Crew'.
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Portrait of Ann DucatiAnn Ducati
Ann Ducati was
>> in Shaft
as 'Aunt Toni DeCarlo'.
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Portrait of Lisa CooleyLisa Cooley
Lisa Cooley was
>> in Shaft
as 'News Anchor'.
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Portrait of Elizabeth BanksElizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks was
26 in Shaft
as 'Trey's Friend'.
Sun, Feb 10 1974
Portrait of Scott LucyScott Lucy
Scott Lucy was
>> in Shaft
as 'Trey's Friend'.
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Portrait of Chris OrrChris Orr
Chris Orr was
>> in Shaft
as 'Walter's Friend'.
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Portrait of Christopher OrrChristopher Orr
Christopher Orr was
>> in Shaft
as 'Walter's Friend'.
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Portrait of Evan FarmerEvan Farmer
Evan Farmer was
27 in Shaft
as 'Walter's Friend'.
Fri, Jul 28 1972
Portrait of Will ChaseWill Chase
Will Chase was
29 in Shaft
as 'Walter's Friend'.
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Portrait of Jeff BransonJeff Branson
Jeff Branson was
23 in Shaft
as 'Walter's Friend'.
Fri, Mar 11 1977
Portrait of Jerome Preston BatesJerome Preston Bates
Jerome Preston Bates was
>> in Shaft
as 'Desk Sergeant'.
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Portrait of John ElsenJohn Elsen
John Elsen was
35 in Shaft
as 'Uniform Cop in Metronome'.
Sun, Aug 23 1964
Portrait of Nadine MozonNadine Mozon
Nadine Mozon was
>> in Shaft
as 'Abused Woman'.
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Portrait of Lawrence TaylorLawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor was
41 in Shaft
as 'Lamont'.
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Portrait of Caprice BenedettiCaprice Benedetti
Caprice Benedetti was
34 in Shaft
as 'Karen'.
Sun, Aug 01 1965
Portrait of John CunninghamJohn Cunningham
John Cunningham was
67 in Shaft
as 'Judge'.
Wed, Jun 22 1932
Portrait of Louie LeonardoLouie Leonardo
Louie Leonardo was
>> in Shaft
as 'Pistolero'.
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Portrait of Tony RhuneTony Rhune
Tony Rhune was
>> in Shaft
as 'Pistolero'.
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Portrait of Fidel ViciosoFidel Vicioso
Fidel Vicioso was
>> in Shaft
as 'Pistolero'.
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Portrait of F. Valentino MoralesF. Valentino Morales
F. Valentino Morales was
>> in Shaft
as 'Enforcer'.
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Portrait of Myron PrimesMyron Primes
Myron Primes was
>> in Shaft
as 'Young Blood'.
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Portrait of UniversalUniversal
Universal was
>> in Shaft
as 'Young Blood'.
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Portrait of Travis Brandon RosaTravis Brandon Rosa
Travis Brandon Rosa was
>> in Shaft
as 'Fighting Boy'.
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Portrait of Matthew WallaceMatthew Wallace
Matthew Wallace was
>> in Shaft
as 'Fighting Boy'.
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Portrait of Luis TorresLuis Torres
Luis Torres was
>> in Shaft
as 'Fat Man'.
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Portrait of John WojdaJohn Wojda
John Wojda was
>> in Shaft
as 'Construction Worker'.
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Portrait of Ahmed Al-KhanAhmed Al-Khan
Ahmed Al-Khan was
>> in Shaft
as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
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Portrait of Amer Al-KhanAmer Al-Khan
Amer Al-Khan was
>> in Shaft
as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
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Portrait of Rashid FeleyfelRashid Feleyfel
Rashid Feleyfel was
>> in Shaft
as 'Bystander at Metronome'.
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Portrait of Gordon ParksGordon Parks
Gordon Parks was
87 in Shaft
as 'Lenox Lounge Patron'.
Sat, Nov 30 1912 –
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Portrait of Joan BakerJoan Baker
Joan Baker was
>> in Shaft
as '"Uncle" John Shaft's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of William H. BurnsWilliam H. Burns
William H. Burns was
39 in Shaft
as 'Arresting Officer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 25 1960
Portrait of Gabe CastilloGabe Castillo
Gabe Castillo was
21 in Shaft
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 23 1978
Portrait of Nicholas J. ColemanNicholas J. Coleman
Nicholas J. Coleman was
21 in Shaft
as 'Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 21 1979
Portrait of Johanna EstevezJohanna Estevez
Johanna Estevez was
>> in Shaft
as 'Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Todd FredericksTodd Fredericks
Todd Fredericks was
>> in Shaft
as 'Bystander at Metronome (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Carson GrantCarson Grant
Carson Grant was
49 in Shaft
as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 17 1950
Portrait of Mary Ann HannonMary Ann Hannon
Mary Ann Hannon was
>> in Shaft
as 'Walter Wade's Housekeeper (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Isaac HayesIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes was
57 in Shaft
as 'Mr. P (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 20 1942 –
Sun, Aug 10 2008
Portrait of Doug HutchisonDoug Hutchison
Doug Hutchison was
40 in Shaft
as 'Plane Door Opener (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 26 1960
Portrait of Deacon LedgesDeacon Ledges
Deacon Ledges was
>> in Shaft
as '(uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Deirdre LovejoyDeirdre Lovejoy
Deirdre Lovejoy was
37 in Shaft
as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 30 1962
Portrait of Carl LowCarl Low
Carl Low was
>> in Shaft
as 'Dominican #5 (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of John E. MackJohn E. Mack
John E. Mack was
>> in Shaft
as 'Paramedic (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Selena MarsSelena Mars
Selena Mars was
>> in Shaft
as 'Protester (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Riley G. Matthews, Jr.Riley G. Matthews, Jr.
Riley G. Matthews, Jr. was
39 in Shaft
as 'Desk & Cell Officer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 07 1960
Portrait of Thomas MejiaThomas Mejia
Thomas Mejia was
>> in Shaft
as 'Peoples Crew (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Mercedes MercadoMercedes Mercado
Mercedes Mercado was
>> in Shaft
as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dorian MissickDorian Missick
Dorian Missick was
24 in Shaft
as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 15 1976
Portrait of Kevin O'DonnellKevin O'Donnell
Kevin O'Donnell was
23 in Shaft
as 'Club Kid (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 21 1976
Portrait of Nik PjeternikajNik Pjeternikaj
Nik Pjeternikaj was
>> in Shaft
as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gloria ReubenGloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben was
36 in Shaft
as 'Sgt. Council (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 09 1964
Portrait of Roman RiveraRoman Rivera
Roman Rivera was
>> in Shaft
as '(uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dawn RobinsonDawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson was
33 in Shaft
as 'Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 24 1966
Portrait of Christina RounerChristina Rouner
Christina Rouner was
34 in Shaft
as 'Lenox Lounge Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 09 1965
Portrait of Mustafa ShakirMustafa Shakir
Mustafa Shakir was
23 in Shaft
as 'Protester (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 21 1976
Portrait of Cue ShepherdCue Shepherd
Cue Shepherd was
>> in Shaft
as 'Sexy Girl (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of John SingletonJohn Singleton
John Singleton was
32 in Shaft
as 'Bored Cop with Tea Cup (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 06 1968 –
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Portrait of Peter SticklesPeter Stickles
Peter Stickles was
23 in Shaft
as 'Mickey Hunt (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 08 1976
Portrait of Al ThompsonAl Thompson
Al Thompson was
>> in Shaft
as 'Pistolero (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Lou TorresLou Torres
Lou Torres was
42 in Shaft
as 'Fatman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 03 1957

Crew

Portrait of John SingletonJohn Singleton
John Singleton was
32 in Shaft
as 'Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay'
Sat, Jan 06 1968 –
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Portrait of Donald E. ThorinDonald E. Thorin
Donald E. Thorin was
>> in Shaft
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Nick GillardNick Gillard
Nick Gillard was
41 in Shaft
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'
Tue, Mar 31 1959
Portrait of Naomi CromwellNaomi Cromwell
Naomi Cromwell was
>> in Shaft
as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bac DeLormeBac DeLorme
Bac DeLorme was
>> in Shaft
as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Eric YellinEric Yellin
Eric Yellin was
>> in Shaft
as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Vebe BorgeVebe Borge
Vebe Borge was
>> in Shaft
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Julie A. BloomJulie A. Bloom
Julie A. Bloom was
>> in Shaft
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bruce FranklinBruce Franklin
Bruce Franklin was
>> in Shaft
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Shane SalernoShane Salerno
Shane Salerno was
27 in Shaft
as 'Screenplay, Story'
Mon, Nov 27 1972
Portrait of Richard PriceRichard Price
Richard Price was
50 in Shaft
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, Oct 12 1949
Portrait of Mark RoybalMark Roybal
Mark Roybal was
>> in Shaft
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Scott RudinScott Rudin
Scott Rudin was
41 in Shaft
as 'Producer'
Mon, Jul 14 1958
Portrait of Paul HallPaul Hall
Paul Hall was
>> in Shaft
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Steve NicolaidesSteve Nicolaides
Steve Nicolaides was
>> in Shaft
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Eric SteelEric Steel
Eric Steel was
>> in Shaft
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Adam SchroederAdam Schroeder
Adam Schroeder was
>> in Shaft
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of John BloomJohn Bloom
John Bloom was
64 in Shaft
as 'Editor'
Thu, Sep 12 1935
Portrait of Antonia Van DrimmelenAntonia Van Drimmelen
Antonia Van Drimmelen was
>> in Shaft
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Al RodgersAl Rodgers
Al Rodgers was
>> in Shaft
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Terel GibsonTerel Gibson
Terel Gibson was
>> in Shaft
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of David ArnoldDavid Arnold
David Arnold was
38 in Shaft
as 'Original Music Composer'
Tue, Jan 23 1962
Portrait of Isaac HayesIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes was
57 in Shaft
as 'Original Music Composer'
Thu, Aug 20 1942 –
Sun, Aug 10 2008
Portrait of Jalil Jay LynchJalil Jay Lynch
Jalil Jay Lynch was
>> in Shaft
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Angela MerylAngela Meryl
Angela Meryl was
>> in Shaft
as 'Stunt Double'
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Portrait of Steven KirshoffSteven Kirshoff
Steven Kirshoff was
>> in Shaft
as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
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Portrait of George DeTitta Jr.George DeTitta Jr.
George DeTitta Jr. was
45 in Shaft
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Feb 14 1955
Portrait of Ruth E. CarterRuth E. Carter
Ruth E. Carter was
40 in Shaft
as 'Costume Design'
Sun, Apr 10 1960
Portrait of Allan A. AponeAllan A. Apone
Allan A. Apone was
>> in Shaft
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Ilene StargerIlene Starger
Ilene Starger was
>> in Shaft
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Jodi Michelle PynnJodi Michelle Pynn
Jodi Michelle Pynn was
>> in Shaft
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Rose SiasRose Sias
Rose Sias was
>> in Shaft
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Joseph E. IbertiJoseph E. Iberti
Joseph E. Iberti was
>> in Shaft
as 'Unit Production Manager'
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Portrait of Patrizia von BrandensteinPatrizia von Brandenstein
Patrizia von Brandenstein was
57 in Shaft
as 'Production Design'
Thu, Apr 15 1943
Portrait of Dennis BradfordDennis Bradford
Dennis Bradford was
>> in Shaft
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Don KozmaDon Kozma
Don Kozma was
>> in Shaft
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Ernest TidymanErnest Tidyman
Ernest Tidyman would have been no older than
56 in Shaft
as 'Novel'
Sun, Jan 01 1928 –
Sat, Jul 14 1984
Portrait of Andrew ZolotAndrew Zolot
Andrew Zolot was
>> in Shaft
as 'Post Production Supervisor'
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Portrait of Rosadel VarelaRosadel Varela
Rosadel Varela was
>> in Shaft
as 'Trainee Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Mikayla AbromowitzMikayla Abromowitz
Mikayla Abromowitz was
21 in Shaft
as 'Script Supervisor'
Wed, Apr 04 1979
Portrait of Liza BiggerLiza Bigger
Liza Bigger was
>> in Shaft
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Amy YanagisawaAmy Yanagisawa
Amy Yanagisawa was
>> in Shaft
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Ramona Diaz SanchezRamona Diaz Sanchez
Ramona Diaz Sanchez was
>> in Shaft
as 'Production Supervisor'
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Portrait of Rosada YarelaRosada Yarela
Rosada Yarela was
>> in Shaft
as 'Trainee Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Christine LeiterChristine Leiter
Christine Leiter was
>> in Shaft
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Gray MillerGray Miller
Gray Miller was
>> in Shaft
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of David F. BianculliDavid F. Bianculli
David F. Bianculli was
>> in Shaft
as 'Production Assistant'
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