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Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree (born July 9, 1942) is an American actor and former fashion model. He is best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and in its two sequels, Shaft's Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). Born in New Rochelle, New York, Richard Roundtree graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1961 and starred on New Rochelle High's undefeated and nationally ranked football team in 1960. He...

You'll Have Everything You Ever Wanted

You'll Have Everything You Ever Wanted

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When Ginny is concerned about Swift and what he might be involved in, he comf...

Hell, No! His Ass Is Mine

Hell, No! His Ass Is Mine

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Uncle J. tries to cool his nephew down. To no avail.

One Week? Two Weeks?

One Week? Two Weeks?

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When Swift finally has the money to pay Addy, Addy informs him how long it ha...

Hey, Sugar, Cheer Up

Hey, Sugar, Cheer Up

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Before leaving a very concerned Ginny, Swift attempts to cheer her up.

People Change

People Change

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Swift tries to tell Murphy that his sudden gain of money is because of his ow...

Lucky Man

Lucky Man

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After leaving Peoples and Wade Jr. at the 15th, Shaft leaves work and enters ...

Warms My Cockles, Knowin' You Care

Warms My Cockles, Knowin' You Care

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When Murphy is concerned that Swift might be in trouble, Swift sarcastically ...

You're The Only Guy Around Who's Got Trouble Tellin' Dark From Light

You're The Only Guy Around Who's Got Trouble Tellin' Dark From Light

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After Swift tells Murphy to expect money to come in, Murphy questions why and...

Ain't Never Worked, Ain't Never Gonna Work

Ain't Never Worked, Ain't Never Gonna Work

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Catching Murphy in the act of faking the cause of his lack of rent payment, S...

Don't Spend It All In One Place

Don't Spend It All In One Place

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As Swift leaves the office, he gives Addy some advice about he money she's ju...

The Word Is "Still"

The Word Is "Still"

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After catching Murphy attempting to escape their landlord, Swift wonders why.

Fuck That Job Fuck the Badge

Fuck That Job Fuck the Badge

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Uncle J. sits on the bench near the court house while his nephew paces back a...

We're Gonna Move To A Better Class Of Dump

We're Gonna Move To A Better Class Of Dump

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While showing off money to Murphy and Addy, Swift makes a comment about their...

You're Too Hot Man

You're Too Hot Man

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Uncle J. tells Shaft to let his people work on the case.