Review of Sharky's Machine (1981) by Duncan C — 04 Dec 2007

Well crafted piece of cinema. I love the suspense.

This review of Sharky's Machine (1981) was written by Duncan C on 04 Dec 2007.

Sharky's Machine has generally received mixed reviews.

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