i think this be one of burt top five movie and along with deliverance and smokey and the bandit and boogie night and city heat . he also direct this one so he have a talent for that too like his buddy clint eastwood . i wish he make more film like this or even a sequel to sharkys machine than the like of stroker ace or cannonball run ii . this be a tough and gritty cop thriller with reynolds at the top of his game . have the beautiful rachel ward in it of thorn bird fame help too . henry silva be the bad guy and he always do a good job at that . the film also a great soundtrack too . i highly recommend this and wish it be on dvd in the uk and an audio commentary from reynolds would be great a well . positive .