Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill(1981)
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.
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) is a mystery, crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Reza Badiyi, released on January 29, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Robert Blake, JoBeth Williams, Neva Patterson and James Gammon. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Reza Badiyi
- Writers:
- Michael Butler, Les Alexander, Allan Cole
- Producers:
- Alan Godfrey
- Cinematographer:
- Sherman Kunkel
- Production:
- Mickey Productions, Filmways Productions, NBC Productions
- Status:
- Released
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Blake
as Joe Dancer
JoBeth Williams
as Tiffany Farinpour
Neva Patterson
as Eliza Farinpour
James Gammon
as Capt. Jake Jacqualone
Veronica Cartwright
as Sister Theresa
Carol Wayne
as Allegra Farinpour
Edward Winter
as Jerrold Farinpour
Phillip R. Allen
as Commissioner Wilkie
Sondra Blake
as Charlie
Eileen Heckart
as Sister Clara
Wilford Brimley
as Wally Haskell
Kevyn Major Howard
as David Farinpour
Key crew
Directed by Reza Badiyi, written by Michael Butler, Les Alexander and Allan Cole, produced by Alan Godfrey.
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill online?
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?
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The main cast of Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) includes Robert Blake, JoBeth Williams, Neva Patterson, James Gammon and Veronica Cartwright. The film was directed by Reza Badiyi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill released?
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill was released on January 29, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill worth watching?
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.