Quotes from Shaft's Big Score “There were more angles to this thing than a stained-glass window of The Battle of Hastings.” — 0 likes “Shaft was standing next to a newstsand about thirty yards from the Con Ed crew when Kelly came out of the red-brick highrise, the glossy haven of the spade who's made it. Blowin' Your Mind (feat. is a 1972 American blaxploitation action-crime film starring Richard Roundtree as private detective John Shaft. "'Shaft' Gimmick Squeezed Dry". Shaft is questioned by a suspicious police Captain Bollin, but is quickly released due to a lack of evidence. Kelly is reluctant, telling the mobster that he is worried about Shaft’s interference on Arna’s behalf, but after Mascola promises to “take care” of Shaft, Kelly agrees to a 50-50 partnership. JJ Shaft, a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, enlists his family's help to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death. Greenberg & Hantz fought the system, became detectives and were known on the streets as "Batman & Robin". Play. Discover something for everyone this month with some choice picks for the best movies and TV to stream in April. [10] Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune also gave the film 3 stars out of 4 and wrote, "The 'Shaft' series works, and will continue to work, because John Shaft is black, beautiful (to women), and a winner. Now that Asby is dead, however, Bollin fears that the mob will move in to take over their businesses. Shaft's Big Score! Actors Moses Gunn and Drew Bundini Brown also return from the previous film, alongside new appearances from acting veterans Joseph Mascolo, Julius Harris, and Joe Santos. Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Gordon Parks - Shaft's Big Score! "Shaft's Big Score!" (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 1972 Full movie online MyFlixer MyFlixer is a Free Movies streaming site with zero ads. As they are talking, two of Mascola's hitmen arrive to murder Shaft but he outwits them and, after killing the assassins, takes Arna to hide at his apartment. (1972) - Gordon Parks on AllMovie - This is the hurriedly produced sequel to Gordon… is a 1972 American blaxploitation action-crime film starring Richard Roundtree as private detective John Shaft. Shaft’s Big Score sees Richard Roundtree return as the iconic John Shaft as well as Gordon Parks return as the film’s director (he also scores the film as he and Isaac Hayes, who scored the first film, had a falling out), but the film doesn’t have the same feel as the first film. Shaft's Big Score! Directed by Gordon Parks. "'Shaft's Big Score' has tri-city premieres". ).In this, his second adventure, the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks (once again played by Richard Roundtree) becomes involved in a gang war after an old friend is blown to pieces by a bomb. Rent $2.99. Based on the movies of the same name, John Shaft is a two-fisted black private eye along the lines of Mike Hammer and Phillip Marlowe. Asby's business partner Johnny Kelly owes mob boss Gus Mascola $250,000 in past gambling debts, money he had planned to take from his partner but had been moved and hidden before his death. It is the second entry in the trilogy starring Richard Roundtree as the private detective John Shaft. "[12] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "As pure escapist fare it's every bit as successful as 'Shaft. Greenspun, Roger (June 22, 1972). See details. premiered in New York City on June 21, 1972. [6] It was followed by Shaft in Africa one year later. Shaft's Big Score - Don't misunderstand by Gordon Parks - sung by O. C. Smith.mp4. O.C. Shaft refuses, but implies he will be donating it to a child care clinic, as Asby had always intended. Written by Find all 17 songs in Shaft's Big Score! 4.5 out of 5. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Each week presents a different case and a different ... See full summary ». You can help Wikiquote by expanding it . Was this review helpful to you? As soon as Shaft arrives, Asby is killed by a bomb planted inside of his house. Not only does Shaft end up with a quarter of a million dollars - he starts out with an interesting score or two. Richard Roundtree reunites with the director (Gordon Parks) and screenwriter (Ernest Tidyman) of 1971 s trendsetting Shaft for Shaft s Big Score!, the second of Roundtree s three movie portrayals of the street-smart, leather-jacketed private investigator. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. ", circa 1972. "[9] Conversely, Roger Ebert awarded the film 3 stars out of 4, describing it as "mass-audience escapist entertainment" that works better than the original film did. Matt Brunson Film Frenzy. [5] It received positive reception, with critics praising the improved production values and direction, but criticizing it as lacking the charm and appeal of the original. But it is also more mechanical and more exploitative of the material. Shaft’s Big Score! The following weapons were used in the film Shaft's Big Score! Upon arriving, he is seduced by Kelly's mistress Rita as revenge for her lover's mistreatment. "[11] Arthur D. Murphy of Variety stated, "The first 'Shaft' had a running-scared excitement not only in the characters, but also throughout the whole picture. They hardly ever wake him up. starts with a man taking money out of his safe, hiding it in a coffin, and then calling Shaft to tell him that he has a case for him to investigate. [4] It is the second entry in the Shaft film series, with both director Gordon Parks and screenwriter Ernest Tidyman reprising their roles from the first film. Actors Moses Gunn and Drew Bundini Brown also return from the previous film, alongside new appearances from acting veterans Joseph Mascolo, Julius Harris, and Joe Santos. [4] Composer Isaac Hayes was unavailable (though he did contribute the song "Type Thang" to the film), so Parks, himself a musician, composed and performed the score himself. Cool black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter. See full review. Pause. 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