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Burt Reynolds (The Cannonball Run, Boogie Nights) stars in and directs this atmospheric, neo-noir, action thriller about Tom Sharky, an Atlanta cop whose unorthodox tactics on a narcotics case gets him demoted to vice squad. With his new team of colourful cops, Sharky begins investigating a high-end prostitution ring, but what starts as a routine vice case soon uncovers a web of political corruption, organised crime, and murder.

Based on the 1978 novel by William Diehl, Sharky's Machine effortlessly blends crime drama, romance and action, building to a memorable climax featuring one of the highest free-fall stunts ever in a movie, performed by veteran stuntman Dar Robinson.

Featuring a 4K scan and restoration from the original camera negative, Sharky's Machine is released on on dual-format Blu-ray and 4K UHD 7th December 2026 from Toy Robot Video.

Special Features

  • 4K scan and restoration from the original camera negative
  • Let's Get Di Pego, interview with screenwriter Gerald Di Pego
  • The Reluctant Stuntman, interview with actor / stuntman Dan Inosanto
  • Get on the Bus, interview with actor Robert Duncan McNeill
  • My Hero, Burt Reynolds, interview with filmmaker Adam Rifkin
  • 2K scan of the theatrical trailer
  • Teaser trailer
  • TV Spot
  • Behind-the-Scenes stills gallery