Mr. Big's imposing henchman with a prosthetic steel claw used for brutal combat.
Native islander who interacts with the expedition team.
Background character involved in cemetery or burial scenes.
Speedbagger is Griffin and Miltie's Afro-American landlord and legal guardian. He is nearly beaten to death when Griffin, trying to prove his loyalty to Gary Lee's organization, attacks him without understanding the full consequences. He later leaves Los Angeles with Griffin, Miltie, and Casey to begin a new life in Portland.
A supporting character in the story of Theresa Dunn’s nightlife and relationships.
Police Captain in the 1972 film. He investigates Cal Asby's murder and the underlying numbers racket. While suspicious of Shaft, he pragmatically requests his assistance to prevent a mob takeover. At the climax, he accepts Shaft's implied decision to donate the recovered funds to charity.
Tommy's father providing moral grounding and family support.
A newspaper stand owner who secretly serves as a voodoo priest, orchestrating the supernatural resurrection of the three bullied teens.
Clancy is an animal trader traveling by school bus to the marine life park. He gives Taylor and Tim a ride there, where Tim bonds with Salty. After they arrive, Clancy joins the two brothers in working to revive the park, which is operated by Mrs. Penninger.
Duff’s father, a barely functioning alcoholic who lives with his girlfriend Lee. He is emotionally abusive and leaves Duff with no inheritance except his empty pockets. He dies of inebriation while being driven to the hospital by Duff and Lee.
Kansas City Mack's chief enforcer who uses physical threats to coerce Billy and Clyde into agreeing to perform hypnosis on Bootney for a second rigged fight.
Joseph accompanies Thomas Hudson and Eddy during the attempt to transport refugees from waters near Cuba toward Havana and ultimately the United States. He is part of the small crew facing pursuit and danger, and he survives the journey after Thomas creates a diversion.
Julius Harris has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Tommy Gibbs Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Live and Let Die, Shrunken Heads, Hell Up In Harlem. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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