Ransom for a Dead Man (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, Ransom for a Dead Man is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Richard Irving, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A brilliant tort attorney gets rid of her boring husband by faking his kidnapping and keeping the ransom. The FBI may be fooled, but not Columbo.
Who’s in it. Ransom for a Dead Man stars Peter Falk as Columbo, Lee Grant as Leslie Williams, John Fink as Michael Clark and Harold Gould as Agent Carlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ransom for a Dead Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ransom for a Dead Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ransom for a Dead Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man (1972)?
- In US, Ransom for a Dead Man is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ransom for a Dead Man worth watching?
- Ransom for a Dead Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ransom for a Dead Man?
- Ransom for a Dead Man stars Peter Falk, Lee Grant, John Fink, Harold Gould and Patricia Mattick.
- When was Ransom for a Dead Man released?
- Ransom for a Dead Man was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.