

Ransom for a Dead Man (1972)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Ransom for a Dead Man
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
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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. Ransom for a Dead Man is a Drama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime movie, released on 1972-10-09, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Ransom for a Dead Man worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ransom for a Dead Man 7.3 out of 10 from 62 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man?
In the United States, Ransom for a Dead Man streams on Peacock and Peacock Premium Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Irving
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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