Shaft's Big Score! (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Shaft's Big Score! is an action, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Gordon Parks, running about 104 minutes. “Last time he was nice. This time he's ice!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.
Who’s in it. Shaft's Big Score! stars Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas, Drew Bundini Brown as Willy and Joseph Mascolo as Gus Mascola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shaft's Big Score! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaft's Big Score! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaft's Big Score! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaft's Big Score! (1972)?
- In US, Shaft's Big Score! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaft's Big Score! worth watching?
- Shaft's Big Score! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaft's Big Score!?
- Shaft's Big Score! stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown, Joseph Mascolo and Kathy Imrie.
- When was Shaft's Big Score! released?
- Shaft's Big Score! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.