Movie

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill

★ 6.8(3)19811h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Reza Badiyi
Release date: 1981-01-29
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mickey Productions
Part of: Joe Dancer Collection

About Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill is a 1981 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Reza Badiyi, starring Robert Blake, JoBeth Williams and Neva Patterson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill in Canada?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill on Netflix?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill stars Robert Blake, JoBeth Williams, Neva Patterson, James Gammon and Veronica Cartwright.

When did Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill come out?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill is a 1981 movie directed by Reza Badiyi.

What genre is Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill is Mystery, Crime, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill?+

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill was directed by Reza Badiyi.