by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Adapted for the screen by novelist Joseph Wambaugh himself, The Black Marble stars Robert Foxworth as a burned-out, hard-drinking cop who is teamed with idealistic lady officer Paula Prentiss. These two polar opposites wade their way through a seamy urban world of corruption and hopelessness. The film is peppered with supporting players, of which include Harry Dean Stanton, James Woods, John Hancock and Barbara Babcock.
characteristics
- Opposites Attract
- Food For Thought
- Retirement
- Ransom
- Police
- Robber
- Romance
- Thief
- Theft
- Romantic
- Odd-couple
- Cop
- Alcoholism
- Alcoholic
- Corruption
