Ransom for a Dead Man (1972)
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.
Director: Richard Irving
Genre: Drama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 9, 1972
Cast
- Peter Falk - Columbo
- Lee Grant - Leslie Williams
- John Fink - Michael Clark
- Harold Gould - Agent Carlson
- Patricia Mattick - Margaret Williams
- Paul Carr - Hammond
- Jed Allan - Phil
- Charles Macaulay - Richard
- Hank Brandt - Attorney
- Jean Byron - Pat
Screenplay
- Dean Hargrove (Teleplay)
- Richard Levinson (Story)
- William Link (Story)
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Edward M. Abroms
Production: Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
helicopter, police, ransom, murder, lawyer, police detective
More Films by Director: Richard Irving
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ransom for a Dead Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ransom for a Dead Man?
- Ransom for a Dead Man was directed by Richard Irving.
- Who stars in Ransom for a Dead Man?
- Ransom for a Dead Man stars Peter Falk, Lee Grant, John Fink, Harold Gould, Patricia Mattick, Paul Carr.
- How long is Ransom for a Dead Man?
- Ransom for a Dead Man has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Ransom for a Dead Man?
- Ransom for a Dead Man is a Drama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime film.
- Where was Ransom for a Dead Man produced?
- Ransom for a Dead Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ransom for a Dead Man?
- The themes of Ransom for a Dead Man include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Courtroom Drama.