The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft… up to here.
Film Synopsis
Private detective John Shaft prowls the streets of Harlem, hired to rescue a mobster’s kidnapped daughter from a rival gang. Cool, tough, and relentless, he navigates a dangerous world of crime, corruption, and shifting alliances. This groundbreaking action thriller blends gritty noir with bold style, launching a cultural icon in the era of Blaxploitation cinema.
Shaft 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-ALL 4K/US 2022 | Warner BD-ALL/US/OOP 2012 | Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revisiting “Shaft” | |||
| Soul in Cinema: Filming “Shaft” on Location - Vintage Featurette | |||
| The Soul Sound - Interview with Shana L. Redmond | |||
| Styling “Shaft” - Interview with Costume Designer Joseph G. Aulisi | |||
| Interview with Actor Richard Roundtree | |||
| Interview with Musician Isaac Hayes | |||
| Teaser Trailer | |||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||
| Radio Spot | |||
| Shaft: “The Killing” |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s 4K UHD also includes Shaft’s Big Score! (1972) on Blu-ray. It contains a booklet with writing by Amy Abugo Ongiri (“Power Moves”). It is also available as a Blu-ray only release.
- Warner’s Blu-ray is also available in an “Archive Collection” box set with Shaft’s Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).
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