Sharky's Machine(1981)
Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine.
Synopsis
Police officer Tom Sharky gets busted back to working vice, where he happens upon a scandalous conspiracy involving a local politician. Sharky's new 'machine' gathers evidence while Sharky falls in love with a woman he has never met.
Directed by Burt Reynolds
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Cast
Burt Reynolds
Tom Sharky
Rachel Ward
Domino
Henry Silva
Billy Score
Brian Keith
Papa
Vittorio Gassman
Victor Scorelli
Charles Durning
Lt. Friscoe
Earl Holliman
Donald Hotchkins
Bernie Casey
Arch
Richard Libertini
Nosh
Darryl Hickman
Smiley
Joseph Mascolo
Joe Tipps
Tony King
Kitten Holmes
John Fiedler
Barrett
Carol Locatell
Mabel
Suzee Pai
Siakwan
Glynn Rubin
Pregnant Woman
Val Avery
Manny
Aarika Wells
Tiffany
Sharky's Machine — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sharky's Machine?+
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When did Sharky's Machine come out?+
Sharky's Machine was released in 1981.
How long is Sharky's Machine?+
Sharky's Machine runs for 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes).
Who directed Sharky's Machine?+
Sharky's Machine was directed by Burt Reynolds.
Who stars in Sharky's Machine?+
Sharky's Machine stars Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith and Vittorio Gassman.
Is Sharky's Machine worth watching?+
Sharky's Machine holds a 6.2/10 rating from 120 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, drama, action and thriller.
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