Ransom for a Dead Man
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Richard Roat
Perkins
Norma Connolly
Celia
Harlan Warde
Paul Williams
Bill Walker
Crowell
Timothy Carey
Bert
Judson Morgan
Judge
Richard O'Brien
Priest
Celeste Yarnall
Gloria
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Hargrove, Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Ransom for a Dead Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Irving
Dean Hargrove, Richard Levinson, William Link
Billy Goldenberg
Lionel Lindon
Edward M. Abroms
Dean Hargrove, Richard Irving
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Hargrove
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Richard Irving
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ransom for a Dead Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Ransom for a Dead Man includes Peter Falk, Lee Grant, John Fink, Harold Gould, Patricia Mattick.
When was Ransom for a Dead Man released and how long is it?
Ransom for a Dead Man was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ransom for a Dead Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ransom for a Dead Man was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ransom for a Dead Man?
Ransom for a Dead Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).