The Black Marble

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The Black Marble
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Harold Becker
Screenplay by	Joseph Wambaugh
Based on	The Black Marble 1978 novel by Joseph Wambaugh
Produced by	Frank Capra, Jr.
Starring	Robert Foxworth Paula Prentiss Harry Dean Stanton
Cinematography	Owen Roizman
Edited by	Maury Winetrobe
Music by	Maurice Jarre
Production company	The Black Marble Company
Distributed by	AVCO Embassy Pictures
Release date	March 7, 1980 (1980-03-07)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$3 million[1]
Box office	$2.5 million[2]

The Black Marble is a 1980 mystery/romantic comedy film directed by Harold Becker and starring Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss and Harry Dean Stanton. It is based on the 1978 novel by Joseph Wambaugh.