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Where was Shaft filmed?

2000 film, directed by John Singleton.

  • New Jersey

The story is set in New York City, about 56 miles (90 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New Jersey
Distance
About 56 miles (90 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About Shaft

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Released
2000
Director
John Singleton
Cast
Samuel L. JacksonVanessa WilliamsJeffrey WrightChristian BaleRichard RoundtreeDan HedayaToni ColletteLee TergesenMekhi Phifer
Genre
CrimeActionThrillerDrama
Based on
Shaft

The story

Trey humiliated Wade back and left the restaurant, pursued by Wade.

At the hearing, the judge has Wade surrender his passport and sets bail at $1 million.

Peoples wants Wade to join him in his drug business, but agrees to the job provided that Wade sells the jewelry.

Famous lines from Shaft

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Right on!John Shaft
  • They find ya?Vic Androzzi
  • Sorry, I can't make it.John Shaft
  • You got problems, baby?Ellie Moore
  • Of course. I wasn't hiding.John Shaft

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