A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers.
- Awards
- 1 win
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJoseph Wambaugh won the 1981 Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture from the Mystery Writers of America for his screenplay for The Black Marble (1980).
- GoofsWhen Philo is talking to Mavis after she dismisses Pattie Mae, he is holding a cigarette in his right hand down by his side. In the next shot he is holding it up by his chest. Also, the dog being groomed is suddenly out of its harness.
- Quotes
Philo Skinner: Don't tell me what's possible, you bitch! I warned you, I'm gonna start cutting on your Vicky, do you hear me, woman?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sneak Previews: Take 2: Going to the Movies (1980)
- SoundtracksOchi chyornye
(Dark Eyes)
Written by Florian Hermann and Adalgiso Ferraris
Featured review
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The only thing wrong with this movie was the way they handled it upon release. I'm not into Wambaugh cop films, but this was different. Good performance from Robert Foxworth and a lovely, nuanced one from Paula Prentiss (who was NEVER nominated; believe it or not). These are some messed up folks in L.A. in 1980 from different culture, but good cops. Harry Dean Stanton is perfect as the dog-napper, but this flick has a rhythm.
You never really know where this film is going; all the Ukranian background of Foxworth and Prentiss' patience with this troubled over-worked mess of a guy, patiently works a semi-romantic tinge to this strange cop film. It's a 7 out of 10 for sure.
You never really know where this film is going; all the Ukranian background of Foxworth and Prentiss' patience with this troubled over-worked mess of a guy, patiently works a semi-romantic tinge to this strange cop film. It's a 7 out of 10 for sure.
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- Jun 22, 2004
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,500,000
- Gross worldwide
- $2,500,000
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