Dr. Sam — Shaft Character Profile

About Dr. Sam

Doctor treating Shaft after he is shot.

Dr. Sam — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Medical expertise, Triage, Calm under pressure, Surgical skill

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Shimen Ruskin

Appears in

Shaft (1971)

Role

Minor

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