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Sharky's Machine (1981): movie guide
Sharky's Machine (1981) is a Crime, Drama, Action running about 122 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 121 votes. Notable cast includes Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-12-18
- Runtime: 122 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-12-18

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What is Sharky's Machine about?
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.
Cast highlights
Sharky's Machine features Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith, Vittorio Gassman, Charles Durning. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-12-18. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (121 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sharky's Machine?
- Sharky's Machine is listed as Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Sharky's Machine?
- Sharky's Machine runs about 122 minutes.
- Who stars in Sharky's Machine?
- Cast highlights include Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith, Vittorio Gassman, Charles Durning.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sharky's Machine?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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