Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
Synopsis
The first of three private-eye movies created by Robert Blake about rugged Joe Dancer as the forerunner to a prospective but unrealized series after the retirement of his "Baretta" character. In the initial outing, Blake, as Dancer, follows a trail of bodies through a maze of corruption involving a politically ambitious Beverly Hills family.
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Robert Blake
Joe Dancer
JoBeth Williams
Tiffany Farinpour
Neva Patterson
Eliza Farinpour
James Gammon
Capt. Jake Jacqualone
Veronica Cartwright
Sister Theresa
Carol Wayne
Allegra Farinpour
Edward Winter
Jerrold Farinpour
Phillip R. Allen
Commissioner Wilkie
Sondra Blake
Charlie
Eileen Heckart
Sister Clara
Wilford Brimley
Wally Haskell
Kevyn Major Howard
David Farinpour
Kenneth Tigar
Trotter
Bubba Smith
Big Foot
Robert Phillips
Little Al
Marie Todd
Tony Brubaker
Tony Brubaker
Helen Kelly
Woman in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reza Badiyi
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Parks, Allan Cole, Richard Smith, Michael Butler, Les Alexander
- Original Score
- George Romanis
- Original Title
- Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mickey Productions, Filmways Productions, NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reza Badiyi
Richard Parks, Allan Cole, Richard Smith, Michael Butler, Les Alexander
George Romanis
Sherman Kunkel
Gloryette Clark
Robert Blake, Alan Godfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Reza Badiyi
Director
Alan Godfrey
Producer
Gloryette Clark
Editor
Michael Butler
Writer
Darryl Martell
Costume Design
Sherman Kunkel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
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What is Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill about?
The first of three private-eye movies created by Robert Blake about rugged Joe Dancer as the forerunner to a prospective but unrealized series after the retirement of his "Baretta" character. In the initial outing, Blake, as Dancer, follows a trail of bodies through a maze of corruption involving a politically ambitious Beverly Hills family.
Who directed Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill was directed by Reza Badiyi.
Who stars in Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?
The principal cast of Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill includes Robert Blake, JoBeth Williams, Neva Patterson, James Gammon, Veronica Cartwright.
When was Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill released and how long is it?
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill was composed by George Romanis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).