Shaft
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- Comedy
- Mystery
JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
Shaft is a 2019 action-comedy crime thriller that brings the legendary John Shaft back to the screen alongside his estranged son JJ, a MIT-educated cybersecurity expert. When JJ's best friend dies under mysterious circumstances, father and son team up to investigate Harlem's dangerous streets. The film blends classic detective noir with modern humor and high-octane action.
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Samuel L. JacksonJohn Shaft
Jessie T. UsherJJ Shaft
Regina HallMaya Babanikos
Alexandra ShippSasha Arias
Richard RoundtreeJohn Shaft, Sr.
Jordan Preston CarterYoung JJ
Nyah Marie JohnsonYoung Sasha
Matt LauriaMajor Gary Cutworth
Titus WelliverSpecial Agent Vietti
Method ManFreddie P.
Isaach de BankoléPierro 'Gordito' Carrera
Avan JogiaKarim Hassan
Joey MekytenYoung Karim
Luna Lauren VélezBennie Rodriguez
Robbie JonesSergeant Keith Williams
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When was Shaft released?
Shaft was released on June 14, 2019.
Who are the main characters?
The film centers on JJ (John Shaft Jr.), a cybersecurity expert with an MIT degree, and his father John Shaft, the legendary detective who absent from his son's life until now.
What is the plot about?
JJ investigates the suspicious death of his best friend and must turn to his estranged father for help navigating Harlem's criminal underworld, particularly its heroin trade.
What genres does Shaft blend?
The film combines action, crime, comedy, and mystery elements.
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