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- IndependentActionCrimeDramaRomanceThriller
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Time/Period:
- 70s
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- CaliforniaLos AngelesUSA
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The Black Marble, 1980
English
USA
Profile of The Black Marble
The mood of The Black Marble is thought provoking and suspenseful. The plot centers around a police detective, partners, and buddies. It is an independent, drama, and thriller movie. In approach, The Black Marble is serious and realistic. The setting is Los Angeles. It is based on a book.
Summary of The Black Marble
Hard-boiled cop-turned-writer Joseph Wambaugh scripted this film version of his best-seller "The Black Marble," which reflects the author's ability to humanize police officers. Alcoholic homicide investigator Valnikov is a transferred from a case involving murdered children to a burglary detail that seems to have been committed by a creepy dog catcher. Valnikov is also given a new partner, Natalie, who does not welcome his company. However, as these emotionally bruised cops delve deeper into the bizarre world of dog shows, animal fanatics, and pet cemeteries, they soon find themselves drawn to one another.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 7 March 1980 |
| Runtime: | 113 min |
Cast and Crew
as Sgt. A.M. Valnikov
as Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
as Philo Skinner
as Madeline Whitfield
