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The Black Marble is a 1980 mystery/romantic comedy film directed by Harold Becker and starring Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss and Harry Dean Stanton. It is based on the 1978 novel by Joseph Wambaugh .
Mar 7, 1980 · The Black Marble: Directed by Harold Becker. With Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock. A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Harold Becker
- 1980-03-07
A Los Angeles police sergeant falls in love with his new partner while investigating a dog kidnapping case. The movie is a romantic comedy with dark elements, directed by Harold Becker and based on a novel by Joseph Wambaugh.
Synopsis. 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.
- Harold Becker
Overview. 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.
Brief Synopsis. Read More. Alcoholic police sergeant A.M. Valnikov is transferred from a homicide case to a burglary detail. Valnikov and his new partner Natalie are opposites, and initially do not get along.
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Comedy. When tough-guy Los Angeles police detective A.M. Valnikov (Robert Foxworth) is paired up with comely fellow cop Natalie Zimmerman (Paula Prentiss), the two...