Did Harper influence Shaft?

Name: Harper
Released: 1966

Yes. Starring Paul Newman as a private detective, this film exemplifies the cool, self-assured investigator archetype that influenced the character of John Shaft. The success of such detective films in the 1960s set a precedent for *Shaft*'s protagonist.

Harper (1966)

Directed by Jack Smight

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"Starring Paul Newman as a private detective, this film exemplifies the cool, self-assured investigator archetype that influenced the character of John Shaft. The success of such detective films in the 1960s set a precedent for *Shaft*'s protagonist." Shaft %281971 film%29 Wikipedia

Harper (1966), directed by Jack Smight, has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Shaft. Check out the citations below.