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Sharky's Machine

1981Movie2 h 2 minR

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic588.8Rotten Tomatoes83%64%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic588.8Rotten Tomatoes83%64%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Burt Reynolds
Written by
Gerald Di Pego, William Diehl
Produced by
Hank Moonjean
Music by
Al Capps

Everyone

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Facts

December 18, 1981 · 2 h 2 min · R

Released
December 18, 1981
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Creator Cameo, Fingore, Sleazy Politician