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The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Christopher St. John as Ben Buford. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Gwenn Mitchell as Ellie Moore. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Charles Cioffi as Lieutenant Vic Androzzi. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, at left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Charles Cioffi as Lieutenant Vic Androzzi. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Lee Steele as Marty, a blind news vendor and Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft inside Caffe Reggio, Greenwich Village location. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft holding Margaret Warncke (as Linda). Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Christopher St. John as Ben Buford, Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas and Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

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The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Christopher St. John as Ben Buford. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Christopher St. John as Ben Buford, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas, seated. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Charles Cioffi as Lieutenant Vic Androzzi. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Camille Yarbrough as Dina Greene. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, members of the 'La Mumba's'. In the blue jacket, third from left, Christopher St. John as Ben Buford. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, at left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Gordon Parks in a brief cameo as a landlord. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft and Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

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The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Drew Bundini Brown as Willy. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, some weapon paraphernalia found on a victim's person. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Tommy Lane as Leroy going through John Shaft's office window. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, from left, Charles Cioffi as Lieutenant Vic Androzzi and Lawrence Pressman as Sergeant Tom Hannon. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft during the opening credits. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. Seen here, the opening scene featuring yellow taxi cabs in Times Square. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "Shaft", directed by Gordon Parks, written by Ernest Tidyman. The opening title. Initial theatrical release July 2, 1971. Screen capture. Warner Bros. Courtesy: Pyxurz