The Black Marble
1980, English. Directed by Harold Becker.
JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S DONE IT AGAIN. But he has never done it like this.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Harold BeckerDirector
- Robert FoxworthSgt. A.M. Valnikov
- Paula PrentissSgt. Natalie Zimmerman
- Harry Dean StantonPhilo Skinner
- Barbara BabcockMadeline Whitfield
- John HancockClarence Cromwell
- Raleigh BondCaptain "Hipless" Hooker
- Judy LandersPattie Mae
- Pat CorleyItchy Mitch
- Paul Henry ItkinDet. Bullets Bambarella
- Richard DixAlex Valnikov
- Jorge Cervera Jr.Dr. Rivera
- Marilyn ChrisMavis Skinner
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Box office
- $2.5M
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The Black Marble runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The Black Marble isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 March 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Marble?
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Who directed The Black Marble?
The Black Marble (1980) was directed by Harold Becker and stars Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton.