The Black Marble 44 years old

JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S DONE IT AGAIN. But he has never done it like this.

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.

Credits

The Black Marble Cast

Name Character
John Hancock He was 243, 56 years old when he died as Clarence Cromwell
James Woods He was 32, now 77 years old as The Fiddler
Harry Dean Stanton He was 53, 91 years old when he died as Philo Skinner
Michael Dudikoff He was 25, now 70 years old as Millie's Houseboy
Christopher Lloyd He was 41, now 86 years old as Arnold's Collector
Robert Foxworth He was 38, now 83 years old as Sgt. A.M. Valnikov
Paula Prentiss She was 42, now 86 years old as Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman
Barbara Babcock She was 43, now 87 years old as Madeline Whitfield
Anne Ramsey She was 50, 59 years old when she died as Bessie Callahan
Judy Landers She was 21, now 66 years old as Pattie Mae
Lou Cutell He was 49, now 94 years old as Mr. Limpwood
Marilyn Chris She was 41, now 86 years old as Mavis Skinner
Raleigh Bond He was 44, 54 years old when he died as Captain 'Hipless' Hooker

The Black Marble Crew

Name Department
Maurice Jarre as Original Music Composer. He was 55 (84) years old when He died Sound
Susan Becker as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Donald E. Thorin as Camera Operator. He was 45 (now 90) years old Camera
Harold Becker as Director. He was 51 (now 96) years old Directing
Maury Winetrobe as Editor. He was 57 (85) years old when He died Editing
Thomas J. Mack as Assistant Director. Directing
Alan Greedy as Script Supervisor. Directing
Lynn Stalmaster as Casting. He was 52 (now 97) years old Production
Arthur Jeph Parker as Set Decoration. He was 56 (79) years old when He died Art
Owen Roizman as Director of Photography. He was 43 (now 88) years old Camera
Frank Capra, Jr. as Producer. He was 45 (73) years old when He died Production
Bob Mills as Makeup Artist. He was 22 (now 67) years old Costume & Make-Up
Joseph Wambaugh as Novel. He was 43 (now 87) years old Writing
Joseph Wambaugh as Screenplay. He was 43 (now 87) years old Writing
Don Coufal as Boom Operator. Sound
Alfred Sweeney as Production Design. He was 65 (69) years old when He died Art
The Black Marble poster
The Black Marble (44 years)

JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S DONE IT AGAIN. But he has never done it like this.

  • Release day: Friday, March 07, 1980
  • Runtime: 110 minutes