Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location 52 years old

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.

Credits

Richard Roundtree as Himself

Isaac Hayes as Himself

Gordon Parks as Himself

Hugh A. Robertson as Himself

Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location Cast

Name	Character
Richard Roundtree He was 28, now 81 years old	as Himself
Isaac Hayes He was 28, 65 years old when he died	as Himself
Gordon Parks He was 58, 93 years old when he died	as Himself
Hugh A. Robertson He was 39, 55 years old when he died	as Himself

Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location Crew

Name	Department
Jeri Sopanen as Camera Operator. He was 41 (79) years old when He died	Camera
John M. Stephens as Camera Operator.	Camera

Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location poster

Soul in Cinema: Filming Shaft on Location (52 years)

Release day: Wednesday, June 02, 1971
Runtime: 11 minutes