Shaft Movies: Classic Trilogy
The Classic Trilogy focuses on Richard Roundtree's iconic portrayal of the original John Shaft in the blaxploitation era. This watch list is for viewers who want to experience the pure essence of Shaft as a cultural phenomenon, featuring the original's gritty New York atmosphere, the sequel's expanded action scope, and the trilogy's globe-trotting conclusion in Africa.
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Shaft
Cool private detective John Shaft is hired by a crime boss to rescue his kidnapped daughter from rival gangsters in this groundbreaking blaxploitation thriller.
Shaft's Big Score!
Private detective John Shaft investigates the murder of one of his clients in this blaxploitation sequel.
Shaft in Africa
Detective John Shaft goes undercover on an international mission, traveling from Ethiopia to France to dismantle a dangerous human trafficking operation.
Other Film Series
Brandon Lee
Rising action star and son of Bruce Lee, whose promising career was tragically cut short during the filming of The Crow in 1993.
Fast and Furious
Street racing saga that evolved into a globe-spanning action franchise centered on family and high-octane heists.
Michael Mann
A collection of standalone crime thrillers and character studies from the acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style and procedural authenticity.
Ong Bak
Tony Jaa's martial arts showcase trilogy featuring spectacular Muay Thai action across different time periods and loosely connected stories.
Police Story
A Hong Kong action film series created by and starring Jackie Chan, known for its spectacular stunts and innovative action choreography across multiple eras and reboots.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.