Cast
Peter Falk
as Columbo
Lee Grant
as Leslie Williams
John Fink
as Michael Clark
Harold Gould
as Agent Carlson
Patricia Mattick
as Margaret Williams
Paul Carr
as Hammond
Jed Allan
as Phil
Charles Macaulay
as Richard
Hank Brandt
as Attorney
Jean Byron
as Pat
Richard Roat
as Perkins
Norma Connolly
as Celia
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Television
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ransom for a Dead Man (1972).
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 and released in 1972. It is a drama, mystery, tv movie, crime film.
How long is Ransom for a Dead Man?▼
Ransom for a Dead Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Ransom for a Dead Man?▼
The cast of Ransom for a Dead Man includes Peter Falk as Columbo, Lee Grant as Leslie Williams, John Fink as Michael Clark, Harold Gould as Agent Carlson, Patricia Mattick as Margaret Williams and more.
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