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1968-02-20 · 100 min · ★ 7.8

Crime · Mystery · Drama · TV Movie

In Columbo's first outing, a psychiatrist uses a patient he is having an affair with to help him kill his wife, but his perfect alibi may come apart at the hands of a seemingly befuddled LAPD lieutenant.

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

Top Cast

Peter FalkPeter FalkColumbo
Gene BarryGene BarryRay Flemming
Katherine JusticeKatherine JusticeJoan Hudson
William WindomWilliam WindomBurt Gordon
Nina FochNina FochCarol Flemming
Virginia GreggVirginia GreggMiss Petrie
Andrea KingAndrea KingCynthia Gordon
Susanne BentonSusanne BentonBlonde
Ena HartmanEna HartmanNurse
Sherry BoucherAir Hostess
Anthony JamesAnthony JamesTommy
Frank BakerFrank BakerMan in Park (uncredited)
Jim CreechPoliceman in Hospital (uncredited)
Ed HaskettParty Guest (uncredited)
Clark HowatClark HowatDoctor (uncredited)
Mark RussellMark RussellPoliceman (uncredited)
Don StewartAirline Ticket Man (uncredited)
Tom WilliamsLaundry Delivery Man (uncredited)

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