The Black Marble (1979)
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57% of users liked it
(661 ratings)
Adapted for the screen by novelist Joseph Wambaugh himself, The Black Marble stars Robert Foxworth as a burned-out, hard-drinking cop who is teamed with idealistic lady officer Paula Prentiss. These two polar opposites wade their way through a seamy urban world of corruption and hopelessness. The… More Adapted for the screen by novelist Joseph Wambaugh himself, The Black Marble stars Robert Foxworth as a burned-out, hard-drinking cop who is teamed with idealistic lady officer Paula Prentiss. These two polar opposites wade their way through a seamy urban world of corruption and hopelessness. The film is peppered with supporting players, of which include Harry Dean Stanton, James Woods, John Hancock and Barbara Babcock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Harold Becker
- Written By
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1980 Wide
- Studio
- Sultan Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The Black Marble is an engaging cop drama that stands head and shoulders above others in this genre.
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Cast
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Robert Foxworth
as Sgt. Valnikov
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Paula Prentiss
as Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
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Harry Dean Stanton
as Philo Sinner
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Barbara Babcock
as Madeline Whitfield
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John Hancock
as Clarence Cromwell
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James Woods
as Fiddler
- Christopher Lloyd
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Judy Landers
as Pattie Mae
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Pat Corley
as Itchy Mitch
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Paul Henry Itken
as Dr. Bambarella
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Richard Dix
as Alex Valnikov
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Dallas Alinder
as Chester Biggs
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Doris Belack
as Married Woman
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Raleigh Bond
as Capt. Hooker
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Marilyn Chris
as Marvis Skinner
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Lou Cutell
as Limpwood
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Jane Daly
as Bullets' Girlfriend
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Michael Dudikoff
as Millie's Houseboy
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Elizabeth Farley
as Receptionist
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Lidia Kristen
as Russian Woman
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Anne Ramsey
as Bessie Callahan
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Robin Raymond
as Millie
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Herta Ware
as Grand Duchess
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Michael D. Gainsborough
as Capt. Packerton
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Ion Teodorescu
as Iosif
- Jorge Cervera Jr.
