Burt Reynolds directs and stars as Atlanta vice cop Tom Sharky – a man with a vendetta against underworld kingpin Victor D’Anton (Vittorio Gassman) – a.k.a. “The Ace” – who murders Sharky’s new hooker girlfriend, Dominoe (newcomer Rachel Ward).
Determined to nail D’Anton, Sharky organises his “machine” – a motley collection of cops – played by great character actors Bernie Casey, Richard Libertini and Brian Keith.
Charles Durning is the Vice Squad lieutenant who has made peace with his low-life assignment.
The film is distinguished by one of the most dangerous stunts ever committed to celluloid: a stunt man falling sixteen stories from a high-rise building.
Sharky
Burt Reynolds Dominoe
Rachel Ward Donald Hotchkins
Earl Holliman Papa
Brian Keith Arch
Bernie Casey Friscoe
Charles Durning Victor D’Anton (The Ace)
Vittorio Gassman Smiley
Darryl Hickman Nosh
Richard Libertini Billy Score
Henry Silva Joe Tipps
Joseph Mascolo Mabel
Carol Locatell Highball Mary
Hari Rhodes Barrett
John Fiedler Twigs
James O’Connell
Director
Burt Reynolds
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Sharky
Victor D’Anton (The Ace)
