The Black Marble

The Black Marble

110 mins | Crime, Comedy, Romance | March 7, 1980

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.

The Black Marble

110 mins | Crime, Comedy, Romance | March 7, 1980

The Black Marble
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers
Original title The Black Marble
Directors Alan Greedy, Thomas J. Mack, Harold Becker
Writers Joseph Wambaugh

Cast

Robert Foxworth

as Sgt. A.M. Valnikov

Paula Prentiss

as Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman

Harry Dean Stanton

as Philo Skinner

Barbara Babcock

as Madeline Whitfield

John Hancock

as Clarence Cromwell

Raleigh Bond

as Captain "Hipless" Hooker

Judy Landers

as Pattie Mae

Pat Corley

as Itchy Mitch

Paul Henry Itkin

as Det. Bullets Bambarella

Richard Dix

as Alex Valnikov

Jorge Cervera Jr.

as Dr. Rivera

Marilyn Chris

as Mavis Skinner

Doris Belack

as Harried Woman

Dallas Alinder

as Chester Biggs

Elizabeth Farley

as Receptionist

Michael Dudikoff

as Millie's Houseboy

Lou Cutell

as Mr. Limpwood

Anne Ramsey

as Bessie Callahan

Ion Teodorescu

as Iosif

Michael Hawkins

as Captain Jack Packerton (as Michael Gainsborough)

Lidia Kristen

as Russian Woman

Tenaya Torres

as Stewardess

Art Kassul

as Show Judge

Robin Raymond

as Millie

Billy Beck

as Man at Cemetery

Adele Malis-Morey

as Woman at Cemetery

Herta Ware

as Grand Duchess

Jane Daly

as Bullets' Girlfriend

F. Wilcock

as Russian Priest (as Rev. F. Wilcock S.J.)

Valery Klever

as Russian Painter

Natasha Plaksin

as Russian Singer

Christopher Lloyd

as Arnold's Collector

James Woods

as The Fiddler

Bill Burns

as Dog Show Handler (uncredited)