The Black Marble (1980)
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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.
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Robert FoxworthSgt. A.M. Valnikov
Paula PrentissSgt. Natalie Zimmerman
Harry Dean StantonPhilo Skinner
Barbara BabcockMadeline Whitfield
John HancockClarence CromwellRaleigh BondCaptain "Hipless" Hooker
Judy LandersPattie Mae
Pat CorleyItchy Mitch
Marilyn ChrisMavis SkinnerPaul Henry ItkinDet. Bullets Bambarella
Michael DudikoffMillie's HouseboyRichard DixAlex ValnikovMovie DNA
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What is The Black Marble about?
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.
How long is The Black Marble?
The Black Marble has a runtime of 110 minutes.