7.288 minSeason 10 • Episode 14
LatestThe final Columbo story starring Peter Falk, Los Angeles rave promoter Justin Price helps his girlfriend Vanessa get rid of the corpse of her ex-husband, who was backing Price's new club, after he drops dead in Vanessa's apartment. When an investigative reporter pieces the crime together and threatens to blackmail Justin, Justin kills him.
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Acting
Peter Falk's eye twitch is a national treasure
Writing
Inverted mysteries where you watch the trap close
Production
Guest star murderers having the time of their lives
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Columbo pioneered the 'howcatchem' over whodunit—we see the murder first, then watch the trap spring. Revolutionary for 1971.
Peter Falk bought Columbo's iconic raincoat himself for $15 at a thrift shop. It became more famous than most leading actors.
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