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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 deadly force to deal with the criminals.... 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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02/09/06
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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Chuck O'Leary
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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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12/16/04
Rob Thomas
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