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Sharky's Machine

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Sharky's Machine (1981)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:12

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Sharky is an undercover cop on the trail of a narcotics kingpin. However, when he is close to completing the case, Sharky discovers that the game has been rigged against him, so he assembles a... Sharky is an undercover cop on the trail of a narcotics kingpin. However, when he is close to completing the case, Sharky discovers that the game has been rigged against him, so he assembles a deadly force to deal with the criminals. [More]

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Vittorio Gassman, Brian Keith, Charles Durning

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Vittorio Gassman, Brian Keith, Charles Durning

Director: Burt Reynolds

Director: Burt Reynolds

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Oct 6, 1998

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Derek Adams
Derek Adams
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A tough, gritty and occasionally sadistic police thriller with director/star Burt Reynolds in peak form.

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Burt at top of his game both in front of and behind the camera.

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Better-than-average cop film with one legendary stunt at the end.

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