Shaft in Africa
“Shaft is stickin' it...all the way.”
Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Where to watch Shaft in Africa in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shaft in Africa there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Shaft in Africa streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About Shaft in Africa
Shaft in Africa is a 1973 English-language adventure, crime and thriller film directed by John Guillermin. The cast is led by Richard Roundtree, Frank Finlay, Vonetta McGee. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Hoopla.
Shaft in Africa was produced by Shaft Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 20, 1973, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Writers
- Stirling Silliphant
- Release date
- June 20, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Shaft in Africa cast & crew
Shaft in Africa was directed by John Guillermin and written by Stirling Silliphant.
The cast features Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Frank Finlay as Vincent Amafi, Vonetta McGee as Aleme, Neda Arnerić as Jazar, Debebe Eshetu as Wassa, and Spiros Focás as Marco Sassari.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Pate, cinematography is by Marcel Grignon, and it was produced by Roger H. Lewis and Kirk Kerkorian.
Is Shaft in Africa worth watching?
Shaft in Africa holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, crime, and thriller, Shaft in Africa is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shaft in Africa
In United States, you can stream Shaft in Africa on Philo and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shaft in Africa
Richard Roundtree
John Shaft
Frank Finlay
Vincent Amafi
Vonetta McGee
Aleme
Neda Arnerić
Jazar
Debebe Eshetu
Wassa
Spiros Focás
Marco Sassari
Jacques Herlin
Perreau
Jho Jhenkins
Ziba
Willie Jonah
Oyo
Adolfo Lastretti
Piro
Marne Maitland
Col. Gonder
Frank McRae
Osiat
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Shaft in Africa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shaft in Africa in United States?
Shaft in Africa is streaming on Philo, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Shaft in Africa on Philo?
Yes — Shaft in Africa is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Shaft in Africa in?
Shaft in Africa is originally in English, with audio tracks including Danish, Afrikaans, Italian, Sardinian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shaft in Africa?
Shaft in Africa runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Shaft in Africa rated?
Shaft in Africa is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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