The Black Marble

1980

1h 50m

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
17
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4
Comedy
Crime
Romance

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.

Directors

Writers

Joseph Wambaugh(novel by)
Joseph Wambaugh(screenplay by)
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Robert Foxworth
Sgt. A.M. Valnikov
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Paula Prentiss
Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
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Harry Dean Stanton
Philo Skinner
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Barbara Babcock
Madeline Whitfield
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John Hancock
Clarence Cromwell
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Raleigh Bond
Captain "Hipless" Hooker
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Judy Landers
Pattie Mae
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Pat Corley
Itchy Mitch
Paul Henry Itkin
Det. Bullets Bambarella
Richard Dix
Alex Valnikov
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Marilyn Chris
Mavis Skinner
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Doris Belack
Harried Woman
Dallas Alinder
Chester Biggs
Elizabeth Farley
Receptionist
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Michael Dudikoff
Millie's Houseboy
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Lou Cutell
Mr. Limpwood
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Anne Ramsey
Bessie Callahan

Directors

Writers

Joseph Wambaugh(novel by)
Joseph Wambaugh(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

March 7, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

AVCO Embassy Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$0

Gross worldwide

$2,500,848

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