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Ransom for a Dead Man
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Ransom for a Dead Man

1972-10-09 · 95 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Mystery · TV Movie · Crime

A brilliant attorney gets rid of her boring husband by faking his kidnapping and keeping the ransom. The FBI may be fooled, but not Columbo.

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Directors
Richard Irving
Production companies
Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter FalkPeter FalkColumbo
Lee GrantLee GrantLeslie Williams
John FinkJohn FinkMichael Clark
Harold GouldHarold GouldAgent Carlson
Patricia MattickPatricia MattickMargaret Williams
Paul CarrPaul CarrHammond
Jed AllanJed AllanPhil
Charles MacaulayCharles MacaulayRichard
Hank BrandtHank BrandtAttorney
Jean ByronJean ByronPat
Richard RoatPerkins
Norma ConnollyNorma ConnollyCelia
Harlan WardePaul Williams
Bill WalkerBill WalkerCrowell
Timothy CareyTimothy CareyBert
Judson MorganJudge
Richard O'BrienRichard O'BrienPriest
Celeste YarnallCeleste YarnallGloria
Lisa MooreLisa MooreNancy
Lois BattleWaitress

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