Question 1

What real-life inspiration did the author have for the main character in Sharky's Machine?

Accepted Answer

Author William Diehl said he had Burt Reynolds in mind when he wrote the source novel.

Question 2

How did Clint Eastwood react to Burt Reynolds making Sharky's Machine?

Accepted Answer

Eastwood sent Reynolds a telegram saying, 'You really weren't kidding, were you?' after Reynolds had joked about making 'Dirty Harry Goes to Atlanta'.

Question 3

Which actress made her first major movie appearance in Sharky's Machine?

Accepted Answer

Rachel Ward, who had previously only worked in television and one smaller film, made her first major movie appearance.

Question 4

What small role did the author of the source novel play in the film?

Accepted Answer

William Diehl, the author, played a small role as Dominoe's pimp Percy.

Question 5

Who directed and starred as the lead character in Sharky's Machine?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds directed the film and played the character Sharky.

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