Shaft in Africa (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Shaft in Africa is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by John Guillermin, running about 112 minutes. “Shaft is stickin' it...all the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Who’s in it. Shaft in Africa stars Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Frank Finlay as Vincent Amafi, Vonetta McGee as Aleme and Neda Arnerić as Jazar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shaft in Africa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 in Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaft in Africa 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 in Africa (1973)?
- In US, Shaft in Africa is available to stream on Philo, and 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 in Africa worth watching?
- Shaft in Africa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaft in Africa?
- Shaft in Africa stars Richard Roundtree, Frank Finlay, Vonetta McGee, Neda Arnerić and Debebe Eshetu.
- When was Shaft in Africa released?
- Shaft in Africa was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.