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Shaft, a badass P.I. in Harlem, tackles gritty cases with street-smart finesse, razor-sharp wit, and a killer wardrobe, embodying 70s blaxploitation cool. With a funky score and relentless charm, he's the ultimate crime-fighting icon.

Shaft Trivia

Who directed the original 1971 film "Shaft"? (Hard)
#1: Quentin Tarantino
#2: Gordon Parks
#3: Spike Lee
#4: John Singleton
Which actor starred as John Shaft in the 2000 remake of "Shaft"? (Advanced)
#1: Samuel L. Jackson
#2: Eddie Murphy
#3: Denzel Washington
#4: Will Smith
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Shaft Fun Facts

The iconic theme song from the 1971 movie Shaft, written and performed by Isaac Hayes, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, making Hayes the first African American to win an Oscar in a non-acting category.
Shaft (1971) is often credited with popularizing the blaxploitation genre in cinema.

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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January 1, 1970

Publication of the novel 'Shaft' by Ernest Tidyman

The novel 'Shaft', on which the movie is based, was published, introducing the character John Shaft.

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June 26, 1971

Release of the movie 'Shaft'

The original movie 'Shaft' directed by Gordon Parks was released, starring Richard Roundtree as the titular character.

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1971

Soundtrack release for 'Shaft'

The iconic soundtrack for the movie, composed by Isaac Hayes, was released and received critical acclaim.

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April 10, 1972

Isaac Hayes wins Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Theme from Shaft'

Isaac Hayes won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with the 'Theme from Shaft', making history as one of the first African American composers to win in this category.

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