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
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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
Outstanding entertainment !
I read the book (©1978) about two weeks ago, rated it 8/10, discovered there was a movie version (©1980), watched the movie last night while "Irene" was storming our neighborhood. The book was slow to start and a bit difficult to get into. But, once the author "set the hook", I couldn't stop reading. What a superb composition. But then comes the movie... Hollywood did an outstanding job moving the book to film. The last time I enjoyed a book/film combination as much as this was for "Get Shorty". Well done Wambaugh! Thanks much.
The character development within the film is excellent with plenty of concentration on the major & minor players... one reason the movie is as long as it is. Some may complain, but one can't really appreciate how well this development supports the overall thrust of the movie without reading the book or watching the movie a second time.
The character development within the film is excellent with plenty of concentration on the major & minor players... one reason the movie is as long as it is. Some may complain, but one can't really appreciate how well this development supports the overall thrust of the movie without reading the book or watching the movie a second time.
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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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