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Ransom for a Dead Man

7.319721h 35mMovieDramaMysteryTV Movie

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.

DirectorRichard Irving
WritersRichard Levinson·William Link
ProducersDean Hargrove·Richard Irving

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Ransom for a Dead Man isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Richard Irving

PFPeter Falk
Peter Falk
Columbo
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Leslie Williams
JFJohn Fink
John Fink
Michael Clark
HGHarold Gould
Harold Gould
Agent Carlson
PMPatricia Mattick
Patricia Mattick
Margaret Williams
PCPaul Carr
Paul Carr
Hammond
JAJed Allan
Jed Allan
Phil
CMCharles Macaulay
Charles Macaulay
Richard
HBHank Brandt
Hank Brandt
Attorney
JBJean Byron
Jean Byron
Pat
RR
Richard Roat
Perkins
NCNorma Connolly
Norma Connolly
Celia

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Ransom for a Dead Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ransom for a Dead Man?

Ransom for a Dead Man isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Ransom for a Dead Man on Netflix?

No, Ransom for a Dead Man is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Ransom for a Dead Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ransom for a Dead Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Ransom for a Dead Man for free?

Ransom for a Dead Man isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.