Sharky's Machine (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sharky's Machine is a 1981 action thriller starring Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning and Henry Silva. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $35.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sharky's Machine About?
The premise of Sharky's Machine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined Atlanta detective finds himself drawn into a dangerous situation when he crosses paths with a captivating call girl. She’s connected to a complex network of corruption, political intrigue, and organized crime, forcing him to confront the dark side of the city. He must navigate shifting loyalties and deadly betrayals as he unravels a perilous game of cat and mouse, risking everything in the process.
Sharky's Machine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- hero
- shootout
- prostitute
- gangster
- corruption
- directed by star
- neo noir
- vice detective
- jazzercise
- binoculars
- maverick cop
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- tough cop
- tough guy
- showdown
- scam
- rogue cop
- atlanta georgia
- organized crime
- police
- surveillance
- transvestite
- drugs
- bus
- political corruption
- martial arts
- based on novel
- character name in title
- car
- u.s. car
- dodge diplomat
- exploding car
- botched drug bust
- pregnant woman held hostage
- walking along railroad tracks
- bag of money
- test tube
- drug test
- misfire
- gun hidden in a shoe
- blown cover
- hijacking a bus
- chasing a bus on foot
- driver shot
- demotion
- shot in the chest
- collateral damage
- man wears a fur coat
- blind woman
- shot in the head
Sharky's Machine Cast
Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Charles Durning and Henry Silva.
Also Starring in Sharky's Machine
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Critics gave Sharky's Machine 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Sharky's Machine Plot Summary
What happens in Sharky's Machine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Sharky, a dedicated narcotics sergeant with the Atlanta Police Department, finds himself embroiled in a precarious situation while trying to negotiate a deal with the notorious drug dealer Highball. Just when the tension seems manageable, his colleague, Smiley, inadvertently triggers a crisis that spirals into chaos. This incident culminates in a high-stakes standoff on a MARTA bus, where Sharky is forced to take drastic action after a driver and passenger are injured. Consequently, this leads to his demotion to the vice squad, an assignment often viewed as the department’s least favorable position, riddled with internal conflicts.
Full summary
The whole story of Sharky's Machine, scene by scene
Sharky's Machine Box Office
Sharky's Machine grossed $35.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$35.6M
- US & Canada
- $35.6M
Sharky's Machine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sharky's Machine.
How Well Do You Know Sharky's Machine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Tom Sharky?
Cars in Sharky's Machine
19 cars on screen, including the 1981 Dodge Diplomat and the 1971 BMW 2002.
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1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1971 BMW 2002 Minor role -
1972 Flxible 111 CD-D06-1 Minor role -
1978 Grumman Flxible 870 ADB Minor role
Sharky's Machine Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “奇警夏基” and “Brigada Anti-Crime”.
- Also known as
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- 奇警夏基
- Brigada Anti-Crime
- 英雄一身胆
- 特警沙基
- 神勇侦探
- 神勇探长
- Bukott zsaru
- Sharky und seine Profis
- L'Anti-gang
- Команда Шарки
- H Βρώμικη Μηχανή του Επιθεωρητή Σάρκι
- Pelle di sbirro
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- La Brigada De Sharky
- 샤키 머신
- Caçada em Atlanta
- Sharkyho mašina
- Ingen knäcker Sharky
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Sharky's Machine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sharky's Machine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sharky's Machine?
Sharky's Machine runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Sharky's Machine released?
Sharky's Machine was released on December 18, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Sharky's Machine?
Sharky's Machine stars Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning and Henry Silva, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Sharky's Machine make at the box office?
Sharky's Machine grossed $35.6 million worldwide.
How is Sharky's Machine rated?
Sharky's Machine has 58 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Sharky's Machine have a post-credit scene?
No. Sharky's Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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