The Black Marble

The Black Marble (1979)

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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

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PG, 1 hr. 53 min.
Directed By
Harold Becker
Written By
Joseph Wambaugh
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1980 Wide
On DVD
Apr 8, 2003
Sultan Entertainment

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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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