Shaft's Big Score!
dir. Gordon Parks · 1972
Plot
When Shaft finds out that a dead friend ran a numbers racket out of his legitimate business and left $250,000 unaccounted for, he knows why he has suddenly found himself in the middle of a war between rival thugs. These goons are all trying to take over the territory of the dead man as well as get their hands on the missing 250 grand. Shaft has all he can handle trying to track down the money and, at the same time, keep his friend's sister from the clutches of the hoods.
Why watch
A dead friend’s hidden fortune pulls John Shaft into a violent turf war, where rival thugs vie for control over a numbers racket. The stakes rise as Shaft navigates a treacherous landscape of loyalty and betrayal, all while trying to protect his friend’s sister from the clutches of danger. Watching this film is like being thrust into a relentless chase through the gritty underbelly of New York City, where every decision could mean life or death.