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 film is peppered with supporting players, of which include Harry Dean Stanton, James Woods, John Hancock and Barbara Babcock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, (more)
- Director(s):
- Harold Becker
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Black Marble
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
Complete Cast of The Black Marble
- Robert Foxworth - Sgt. Valnikov
- Harry Dean Stanton - Philo Sinner
- James Woods - Fiddler
- Christopher Lloyd
- Pat Corley - Itchy Mitch
- Richard Dix - Alex Valnikov
- Ion Teodorescu - Iosif
- Herta Ware - Grand Duchess
- Anne Ramsey - Bessie Callahan
- Doris Belack - Married Woman
- Jane Daly - Bullets' Girlfriend
- Michael Dudikoff - Millie's Houseboy
- Marilyn Chris - Marvis Skinner
- Paula Prentiss - Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
- Barbara Babcock - Madeline Whitfield
- John Hancock - Clarence Cromwell
- Judy Landers - Pattie Mae
- Paul Henry Itken - Dr. Bambarella
- Dallas Alinder - Chester Biggs
- Michael D. Gainsborough - Capt. Packerton
- Robin Raymond - Millie
- Lidia Kristen - Russian Woman
- Lou Cutell - Limpwood
- Elizabeth Farley - Receptionist
- Raleigh Bond - Capt. Hooker
- Director(s):
- Harold Becker
- Writer(s):
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Producer(s):
- Alfred Sweeney, Frank Capra, Jr., Nicole Boisvert
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
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