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It is an adaptation of William Diehl's first novel Sharky's Machine (1978) with a screenplay by Gerald Di Pego. It also stars Vittorio Gassman , Brian Keith , Charles Durning , Earl Holliman , Bernie Casey , Henry Silva , Darryl Hickman , Richard Libertini , Rachel Ward and Joseph Mascolo .
- Sharky's Machine, by William Diehl
- Hank Moonjean
49 Photos. Rachel Ward was born on 12 September 1957 in Cornwell Manor, Cornwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK. She is an actress and director, known for The Thorn Birds (1983), Against All Odds (1984) and Sharky's Machine (1981). She has been married to Bryan Brown since 16 April 1983.
- Actress, Director, Writer
- September 12, 1957
- 2 min
In 1981, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination for "New Star of the Year" for her role in the film Sharky's Machine starring with Burt Reynolds. The following year, she starred in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid with Steve Martin.
YearTitleRoleNotes2024The Cook UpHerself with Matilda BrownSBS TV series, 1 episode2022English Sat NavTV series, 1 episode2019Guest (with Bryan Brown)TV series, 1 episode2019Guest (with Bryan Brown)TV series, 1 episodeDec 18, 1981 · 1 Video. 42 Photos. Action Crime Drama. Tom Sharky is demoted to vice after a bust goes terribly wrong. He and his team stumble across a mob murder tied to prostitution and government. Director. Burt Reynolds. Writers. William Diehl. Gerald Di Pego. Stars. Burt Reynolds. Rachel Ward. Vittorio Gassman. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- Burt Reynolds
- 1981-12-18
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That doesn't happen, partly because Reynolds (who also directed the film) doesn't provide cheap displays of flesh, but also because the call girl is played by British actress Rachel Ward, who brings poignancy and restraint to the role. She plays a hooker who's not a tramp.
Sharky's Machine - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide. 58 Metascore. 1981. 2 hr 2 mins. Drama, Suspense, Action & Adventure. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Burt Reynolds directed and stars as a cop...
