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Ransom for a Dead Man

A clever woman's plan to fake her husband's abduction is unexpectedly derailed by a sharp-witted detective.

Leslie Williams, a successful tort attorney, feels trapped in her marriage to a respected Supreme Court judge. She orchestrates a complex scheme to fake his kidnapping and ransom, but things take a deadly turn when his body is discovered. As she thinks she's outsmarted the FBI, Lt. Columbo, a seasoned detective, uncovers the truth with the help of her vengeful stepdaughter.

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Info about Ransom for a Dead Man

Studio(s): Universal Television

Originally Released: United States, Oct 09, 1972

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama, Mystery