Directed by:
Gordon ParksCinematography:
Urs FurrerCast:
Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Gwenn Mitchell, Lawrence Pressman, Victor Arnold, Dominic Barto, Tony King, Gordon Parks (more)VOD (2)
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While the Black Power movement was reshaping America, trailblazing director Gordon Parks made this groundbreaking blockbuster, which helped launch the blaxploitation era and gave the screen a new kind of badder-than-bad action hero in John Shaft (Richard Roundtree, in a career-defining role), a streetwise New York City private eye who is as tough with criminals as he is tender with his lovers. After Shaft is recruited to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Harlem mob boss (Moses Gunn) from Italian gangsters, he finds himself in the middle of a rapidly escalating uptown vs. downtown turf war. A vivid time capsule of seventies Manhattan in all its gritty glory that has inspired sequels and multimedia reboots galore, the original Shaft is studded with indelible elements - from Roundtree’s sleek leather fashions to the iconic funk and soul score by Isaac Hayes. (Criterion)
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黒いジャガーのテーマ (Theme From Shaft)
Label: Stax
Year:
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 06:11
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 03:15 |
| 2. | SIDE B: Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:56 |
Theme from Shaft (Les Nuits Rouges de Harlem)
Label: United Artists Records
Year:
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 05:00
Notes: Performed by The Ventures.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From "Shaft" | Isaac Hayes | 02:52 |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Tight Fit | 02:08 |
Shaft (Les Nuits Rouges de Harlem)
Musique du Film
Label: Musidisc
Year:
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 30:47
Notes: Reissue edition. Performed by Soul Mann & The Brothers.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 04:24 |
| 2. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 03:49 |
| 3. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 02:50 |
| 4. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 02:43 |
| 5. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 02:53 |
| 6. | SIDE B: Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:42 |
| 7. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 02:50 |
| 8. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:21 |
| 9. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:25 |
| 10. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 03:50 |
Shaft
Musique du film Les Nuits Rouges de Harlem
Label: Musidisc
Year:
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 30:48
Notes: Reissue edition. Performed by Soul Mann & The Brothers.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 04:25 |
| 2. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 03:49 |
| 3. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 02:50 |
| 4. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 02:43 |
| 5. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 02:53 |
| 6. | SIDE B: Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:42 |
| 7. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 02:50 |
| 8. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:21 |
| 9. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:25 |
| 10. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 03:50 |
Excerpts from Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Polydor
Year:
Country: Austria
Format: LP
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | |
| 2. | Walk From Regios | Isaac Hayes | |
| 3. | Cafe Regios | Isaac Hayes | |
| 4. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | |
| 5. | A Friends Place | Isaac Hayes | |
| 6. | SIDE B: Soulsville | Isaac Hayes | |
| 7. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | |
| 8. | Bumpys Blues | Isaac Hayes | |
| 9. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | |
| 10. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes |
Shaft: Ellie's Love Theme
Extraits de la Bande Originale du Film
Label: Stax
Year:
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 07:52
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 04:37 |
| 2. | SIDE B: Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:15 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Stax
Year:
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 01:09:30
Notes: Issued on picture disc.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 04:37 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:49 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:22 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:16 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:07 |
| 6. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:27 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:21 |
| 10. | SIDE B: Soulsville (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 11. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:01 |
| 13. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:04 |
| 14. | Do Your Thing (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 19:38 |
| 15. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:56 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Stax / Polydor K. K.
Year:
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 01:09:30
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 04:37 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:49 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:22 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:16 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:07 |
| 6. | SIDE B: Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:27 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:21 |
| 1. | SIDE A: Soulsville (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 2. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 3. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:01 |
| 4. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:04 |
| 5. | SIDE B: Do Your Thing (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 19:38 |
| 6. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:56 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Craft Recordings
Year: 2019
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 02:12:25
Notes: Limited edition.
| 1. | Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 04:40 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:49 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:22 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:15 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:07 |
| 6. | Café Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:27 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:21 |
| 10. | Soulsville | Isaac Hayes | 03:47 |
| 11. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:01 |
| 13. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:04 |
| 14. | Do Your Thing | Isaac Hayes | 19:31 |
| 15. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:56 |
| 1. | Theme From Shaft [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 04:34 |
| 2. | Shaft's First Fight | Isaac Hayes | 01:46 |
| 3. | Reel 2 Part 2 / Cat Oughta Be Here | Isaac Hayes | 01:43 |
| 4. | Bumpy's Lament [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 01:44 |
| 5. | Soulsville [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 03:32 |
| 6. | Ellie's Love Theme [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 03:23 |
| 7. | Shaft's Cab Ride [Film Version] / Shaft Enters Building | Isaac Hayes | 01:38 |
| 8. | I Can't Get Over Losin' You | Isaac Hayes | 02:06 |
| 9. | Reel 4 Part 6 | Isaac Hayes | 01:37 |
| 10. | Reel 5 Part 1 | Isaac Hayes | 01:35 |
| 11. | A Friend's Place [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 01:44 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 03:05 |
| 13. | Bumpy's Lament (Reprise) [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 01:32 |
| 14. | Early Sunday Morning [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 03:05 |
| 15. | Do Your Thing [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 03:21 |
| 16. | Be Yourself [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 01:54 |
| 17. | No Name Bar [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 02:28 |
| 18. | Shaft Strikes Again [Film Version] / Return Of Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 01:36 |
| 19. | Café Regio's [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 04:23 |
| 20. | Walk From Regio's [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 02:27 |
| 21. | Shaft's Pain | Isaac Hayes | 03:03 |
| 22. | Rescue / The End Theme [Film Version] | Isaac Hayes | 10:44 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Concord Music Group Inc.
Year: 2009
Country: USA
Format: digital, CD
Length: 01:14:12
Notes: Remastered and deluxe edition.
| 1. | Theme From "Shaft" | Isaac Hayes | 04:36 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:51 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:23 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:18 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:07 |
| 6. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 06:09 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:49 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:30 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:20 |
| 10. | Soulsville | Isaac Hayes | 03:46 |
| 11. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:10 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:03 |
| 13. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:03 |
| 14. | Do Your Thing | Isaac Hayes | 19:27 |
| 15. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:56 |
| 16. | Theme From Shaft - 2009 Mix | Isaac Hayes | 04:44 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Stax
Year: 2008
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 01:09:34
Notes: Limited, reissue and remastered edition. SHM-CD.
| 1. | Theme From Shaft (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 04:39 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:52 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:24 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:18 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:09 |
| 6. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 05:59 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:49 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:30 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:22 |
| 10. | Soulsville (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 03:48 |
| 11. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:11 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:04 |
| 13. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:04 |
| 14. | Do Your Thing (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 19:30 |
| 15. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:55 |
Theme from Shaft
Classic Dance Music of the 70s
Label: Southbound
Year: 1989
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 07:49
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 03:15 |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Walk On By | Isaac Hayes | 04:34 |
Shaft
Music from the Soundtrack
Label: Carrere
Year: 1986
Country: France
Format: CD
Length: 01:09:29
Notes: Reissue edition.
| 1. | Theme From Shaft (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 04:37 |
| 2. | Bumpy's Lament | Isaac Hayes | 01:50 |
| 3. | Walk From Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 02:23 |
| 4. | Ellie's Love Theme | Isaac Hayes | 03:16 |
| 5. | Shaft's Cab Ride | Isaac Hayes | 01:08 |
| 6. | Cafe Regio's | Isaac Hayes | 06:06 |
| 7. | Early Sunday Morning | Isaac Hayes | 03:48 |
| 8. | Be Yourself | Isaac Hayes | 04:31 |
| 9. | A Friend's Place | Isaac Hayes | 03:22 |
| 10. | Soulsville (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 03:48 |
| 11. | No Name Bar | Isaac Hayes | 06:11 |
| 12. | Bumpy's Blues | Isaac Hayes | 04:02 |
| 13. | Shaft Strikes Again | Isaac Hayes | 03:05 |
| 14. | Do Your Thing (Vocal) | Isaac Hayes | 19:27 |
| 15. | The End Theme | Isaac Hayes | 01:55 |
Theme from Shaft (Authentic Club Version)
Label: Club
Year: 1985
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 15:14
Notes: Performed by Eddy and The Soulband.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Boss Extended Version) | Isaac Hayes | 06:39 |
| 2. | SIDE B: Theme From Shaft (Hot Pursuit Mix) | Isaac Hayes | 08:35 |
Theme from Shaft "Special U.K. Mix"
Label: Philips
Year: 1985
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 06:47
Notes: Performed by Eddy and The Soulband.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Special U.K. Mix) | Isaac Hayes | 03:40 |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Vision Of Love | 03:07 |
Theme from Shaft (Authentic Club Version)
Label: Mega Records
Year: 1984
Country: Denmark
Format: LP
Length: 06:25
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 02:59 |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Love Train | 03:26 |
Theme from Shaft
Label: Philips
Year: 1984
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 06:06
Notes: Performed by Eddy and The Soulband.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Hot Pursuit Mix) | Isaac Hayes | 02:59 |
| 2. | NOT IN FILM: Vision Of Love | 03:07 |
Theme from Shaft
Label: Philips
Year: 1984
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 07:15
Notes: Performed by Eddy and The Soulband.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | 03:49 |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Love Train | 03:26 |
Theme from Shaft (Hot Pursuit Mix)
Label: Philips
Year: 1984
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 18:56
Notes: Performed by Eddy and The Soulband.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft (Hot Pursuit Mix) | Isaac Hayes | 08:35 |
| 2. | SIDE B: Theme From Shaft (Extended Version) | Isaac Hayes | 06:39 |
| 3. | NOT IN FILM: Love Train (Station Cut) | 03:42 |
Theme from Shaft / (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to be Right
Label: Stax
Year: 1981
Country: UK
Format: LP
Notes: Reissue Edition.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From Shaft | Isaac Hayes | |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right |