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    Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location

    11'

    1971-06-02

    7.3

    Overview:

    A behind the scenes look at the filming of the movie Shaft (1971). The movie's director, Gordon Parks is seen directing a couple of fight scenes which he wants to get in as few takes as possible due to the set-up time and the danger involved in the stunt work. He is also seen speaking to the composer of the film score, 'Isaac Hayes', about the overlaying of the music over one of those fight scenes, and what he wants musically for another scene involving the lead character, John Shaft, moving through Times Square. The latter would eventually become the movie's iconic theme music. Being a frenetically paced action movie, he also works closely with the film's editor, Hugh A. Robertson.

    DirectingHugh A. Robertson

    Cast

    2

    Self

    Richard Roundtree

    1

    Self

    Gordon Parks

    2

    Self

    Isaac Hayes

    1

    Self

    Hugh A. Robertson

    1

    Self

    Paul L. Evans

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Byron Production
    • Vote Count: 3
    • Popularity: 0.8961
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location

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