Movie

Shaft's Big Score!

“Last time he was nice. This time he's ice!”

★ 6.1(84)19721h 45m

Shaft's Big Score! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Parks
Release date: 1972-06-21
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $10,000,000
Budget: $1,978,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Shaft Productions
Part of: Shaft Collection

Shaft's Big Score! — trailer

About Shaft's Big Score!

Shaft's Big Score! is a 1972 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Gordon Parks, starring Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn and Drew Bundini Brown. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shaft's Big Score! in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.

Cast

Richard Roundtree

John Shaft

Moses Gunn

Bumpy Jonas

Drew Bundini Brown

Willy

Joseph Mascolo

Gus Mascola

Kathy Imrie

Rita

Wally Taylor

Johnny Kelly

Julius Harris

Capt. Bollin

Rosalind Miles

Arna Asby

Joe Santos

Pascal

Angelo Gnazzo

Don Blakely

Johnson

Melvin Green, Jr.

Junior Gillis

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shaft's Big Score! in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Shaft's Big Score! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shaft's Big Score! on Netflix?+

Shaft's Big Score! is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Shaft's Big Score!?+

Shaft's Big Score! has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

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 did Shaft's Big Score! come out?+

Shaft's Big Score! is a 1972 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

What genre is Shaft's Big Score!?+

Shaft's Big Score! is Crime, Thriller, Drama and Action film.

Who directed Shaft's Big Score!?+

Shaft's Big Score! was directed by Gordon Parks.