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Ransom for a Dead Man

1219721h 35mRichard Irving

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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.

DramaMysteryTV MovieCrime
HelicopterPoliceRansomMurderLawyerPolice Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) 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 stars in Ransom for a Dead Man?

Ransom for a Dead Man stars Peter Falk (Columbo), Lee Grant (Leslie Williams), John Fink (Michael Clark), Harold Gould (Agent Carlson), Patricia Mattick (Margaret Williams). The film was directed by Richard Irving.

How long is Ransom for a Dead Man?

Ransom for a Dead Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated 12.

Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man?

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