The Black Marble

4.8

110 minutes

3/7/1980

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. 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.

Cast List

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
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
Valery Klever
as Russian Painter
Nataliya Medvedeva
as russian singer
Christopher Lloyd
as Arnold's Collector
James Woods
as The Fiddler
Bill Burns
as Dog Show Handler (uncredited)