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The Black Marble

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
727
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The Black Marble (1980)
A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.
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A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
727
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Harold Becker
  • Writer
    • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Foxworth
    • Paula Prentiss
    • Harry Dean Stanton
  • Director
    • Harold Becker
  • Writer
    • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Foxworth
    • Paula Prentiss
    • Harry Dean Stanton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Trailer 2:27
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    The Black Marble (1980)
    The Black Marble (1980)
    F. Wilcock in The Black Marble (1980)
    Robert Foxworth in The Black Marble (1980)
    Barbara Babcock in The Black Marble (1980)
    Harry Dean Stanton and Judy Landers in The Black Marble (1980)
    Harry Dean Stanton and Judy Landers in The Black Marble (1980)
    Marilyn Chris and Judy Landers in The Black Marble (1980)
    Christopher Lloyd and Harry Dean Stanton in The Black Marble (1980)
    Christopher Lloyd in The Black Marble (1980)
    Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock, and Robin Raymond in The Black Marble (1980)
    John Hancock in The Black Marble (1980)

    Top cast

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    Robert Foxworth
    Robert Foxworth
    • Sgt. A.M. Valnikov
    Paula Prentiss
    Paula Prentiss
    • Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Philo Skinner
    Barbara Babcock
    Barbara Babcock
    • Madeline Whitfield
    John Hancock
    John Hancock
    • Clarence Cromwell
    Raleigh Bond
    Raleigh Bond
    • Captain 'Hipless' Hooker
    Judy Landers
    Judy Landers
    • Pattie Mae
    Pat Corley
    Pat Corley
    • Itchy Mitch
    Paul Henry Itkin
    • Det. Bullets Bambarella
    Richard Dix
    • Alex Valnikov
    Jorge Cervera Jr.
    • Dr. Rivera
    Marilyn Chris
    Marilyn Chris
    • Mavis Skinner
    Doris Belack
    Doris Belack
    • Harried Woman
    Dallas Alinder
    • Chester Biggs
    Elizabeth Farley
    • Receptionist
    Michael Dudikoff
    Michael Dudikoff
    • Millie's Houseboy
    Lou Cutell
    Lou Cutell
    • Mr. Limpwood
    Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey
    • Bessie Callahan
    • Director
      • Harold Becker
    • Writer
      • Joseph Wambaugh(novel) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After the way his novel was adapted for its film version The Choirboys (1977), Author Joseph Wambaugh decided to take more control of his literary works, having a much larger influence on the production of this movie and The Onion Field (1979). Joseph Wambaugh was credited sole Screenwriter on both films.
    • Quotes

      Philo Skinner: Don't tell me what's possible, you bitch! I warned you, I'm gonna start cutting on your Vicky, do you hear me, woman?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Take 2: Going to the Movies (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Ochi chyornye
      (Dark Eyes)

      Written by Florian Hermann and Adalgiso Ferraris

    User reviews17

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    Lovely "little" movie that gets bigger & better on each viewing
    A very underrated film that can be called a cop movie, a buddy movie or an odd couple movie; mainly, one that's funny, human & absolutely beguiling. And it gets better each time I see it. The scene in which Robert Foxworth seduces Barbara Babcock (or vice versa) saying again & again, "I'll find your doggie"; the scene in which Paula Prentiss hilariously seduces him as a Russian gypsy song plays in the BG; Harry Dean Stanton as a dog lover who doesn't want to harm the dog he must harm to be credible as a blackmailer; James Woods' violinist who wants to stop playing & pee; the Russian restaurant; Foxworth's drunken opening scene in a Russian church--all are so wonderful & so well acted that the movie is an absolute delight. It's not to everyone's taste, but it sure is to mine. At first, it was a lovely surprise. Now, it's like an old friend.
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    3
    • BurnKnee
    • Aug 24, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Nieten unter sich
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Black Marble Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,500,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,500,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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