The Black Marble (1980)

  • NR
  • 03/07/1980 (US)
  • Comedy, Crime, Romance
  • 1h 50m

JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S DONE IT AGAIN. But he has never done it like this.

Overview

When alcoholic homicide investigator Valnikov is transferred to a burglary case that seems to involve a creepy dogcatcher, he's also given a new partner -- the pragmatic Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman, who's experiencing a midlife crisis and does not welcome Valnikov's company. But as these emotionally bruised cops are drawn deeper into the bizarre world of dog shows, animal fanatics and pet cemeteries, they're also drawn to each other.

Harold Becker

Director

Joseph Wambaugh

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

Robert Foxworth's headshot

Robert Foxworth

Sgt. A.M. Valnikov
Paula Prentiss's headshot

Paula Prentiss

Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
Harry Dean Stanton's headshot

Harry Dean Stanton

Philo Skinner
Barbara Babcock's headshot

Barbara Babcock

Madeline Whitfield
John Hancock's headshot

John Hancock

Clarence Cromwell
Raleigh Bond's headshot

Raleigh Bond

Captain "Hipless" Hooker
Judy Landers's headshot

Judy Landers

Pattie Mae
Pat Corley's headshot

Pat Corley

Itchy Mitch

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