Ransom for a Dead Man(1972)
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.
Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) is a drama, mystery, tv movie and crime film directed by Richard Irving, released on October 9, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Peter Falk, Lee Grant, John Fink and Harold Gould. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Irving
- Writers:
- Dean Hargrove, Richard Levinson, William Link
- Producers:
- Dean Hargrove
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
Ransom for a Dead Man Cast & Crew
Main 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
Richard Roat
as Perkins
Norma Connolly
as Celia
Key crew
Directed by Richard Irving, written by Dean Hargrove, Richard Levinson and William Link, produced by Dean Hargrove.
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Ransom for a Dead Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Ransom for a Dead Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man online?
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Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ransom for a Dead Man?
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The main cast of Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) includes Peter Falk, Lee Grant, John Fink, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick. The film was directed by Richard Irving. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ransom for a Dead Man released?
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Ransom for a Dead Man was released on October 9, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ransom for a Dead Man worth watching?
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Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.