About Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
- Released on June 02, 1971
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.
Full Cast of Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
Richard Roundtree plays Self
Richard Roundtree (born July 9, 1942) is an American actor. Roundtree is noted as being "the first black action hero"...
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Isaac Hayes plays Self
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American songwriter, musician, singer, and occasional...
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