Rita — Shaft's Big Score! Character Profile

About Rita

Johnny Kelly's mistress in the 1972 film. She initially seduces Shaft to exact revenge for Kelly's abuse. Later, she becomes a crucial ally, helping Shaft locate the hidden $250,000 and evade both police and mob pursuers.

Character Facts

Played by

Kathy Imrie

Appears in

Shaft's Big Score! (1972)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Rita — Conflict Hostile — Gus Mascola (Joseph Mascolo)
• Rita — Romantic Lovers — Johnny Kelly (Wally Taylor)
• Rita — Romantic Lovers — John Shaft (Richard Roundtree)

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• Old Lady (Evelyn Davis )
• Cal Asby (Robert Kya-Hill)
• Det. Salmi (Henry Ferrentino)
• Preacher (Thomas Anderson)
• Junior Gillis (Melvin Green, Jr.)
• Harrison (Bob Jefferson)
• Caretaker (Jimmy Hayeson)