The Black Marble (1980)

Director: Harold Becker

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

Robert Foxworth

Sgt. A.M. Valnikov

Paula Prentiss

Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman

Harry Dean Stanton

Philo Skinner

Barbara Babcock

Madeline Whitfield

John Hancock

Clarence Cromwell

Raleigh Bond

Captain "Hipless" Hooker

Judy Landers

Pattie Mae

Pat Corley

Itchy Mitch

Paul Henry Itkin

Det. Bullets Bambarella

Richard Dix

Alex Valnikov