Private detective John Shaft is hired by a grieving widow to find out who murdered her husband and stole a large sum of money. As Shaft delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt cops and organized crime, leading him to a dangerous confrontation with a ruthless mob boss.

Shaft's Big Score! received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its action sequences and Gordon Parks's direction, others found the plot convoluted and less engaging than its predecessor. It was commercially successful, further solidifying Shaft's status as a cultural icon.

• Praised for its exciting action and car chases.
• Criticized for a less compelling narrative compared to the original.
• Gordon Parks's directorial style is noted for its urban grit.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's thrilling action sequences and Richard Roundtree's charismatic performance as Shaft. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but overall, it's considered an entertaining sequel that delivers on the expected Shaft experience.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("(They Long to Be) Close to You") for Isaac Hayes, though this is often mistakenly associated with the first film.

The climactic car chase scene in the film involved over 200 vehicles and was one of the most expensive sequences of its kind at the time of its release.