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Ransom for a Dead Man

Ransom for a Dead Man

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1972 1h 35m7.3

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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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DirectorRichard Irving
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 9, 1972
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes55
GenresDrama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime
StudioUniversal Television
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Cast

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Columbo

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Leslie Williams

John Fink

John Fink

Michael Clark

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

Agent Carlson

Patricia Mattick

Patricia Mattick

Margaret Williams

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

Hammond

Jed Allan

Jed Allan

Phil

Charles Macaulay

Charles Macaulay

Richard

Hank Brandt

Hank Brandt

Attorney

Jean Byron

Jean Byron

Pat

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Richard Roat

Perkins

Norma Connolly

Norma Connolly

Celia

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Harlan Warde

Paul Williams

Bill Walker

Bill Walker

Crowell

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Bert

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Judson Morgan

Judge

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Priest

Celeste Yarnall

Celeste Yarnall

Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ransom for a Dead Man

Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man?

Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1972) was directed by Richard Irving. The film is a Drama, Mystery production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 7.3/10.

How long is Ransom for a Dead Man?

Ransom for a Dead Man runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.3/10 from 55 votes. Genre: Drama, Mystery.

Is Ransom for a Dead Man worth watching?

Ransom for a Dead Man is rated 7.3/10 by 55 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Mystery fans.