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Death Lends a Hand

  • Episode aired Oct 6, 1971
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
4.5K
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Peter Falk and Robert Culp in Death Lends a Hand (1971)
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Columbo matches his skills against Brimmer, a former cop turned private investigator with a quick temper who tries to blackmail a client's wife. When she refuses, he accidentally kills her a... Read allColumbo matches his skills against Brimmer, a former cop turned private investigator with a quick temper who tries to blackmail a client's wife. When she refuses, he accidentally kills her and it's up to Columbo to nail him.Columbo matches his skills against Brimmer, a former cop turned private investigator with a quick temper who tries to blackmail a client's wife. When she refuses, he accidentally kills her and it's up to Columbo to nail him.

  • Director
    • Bernard L. Kowalski
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Peter Falk
    • Robert Culp
    • Pat Crowley
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    4.5K
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    • Director
      • Bernard L. Kowalski
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
    • Stars
      • Peter Falk
      • Robert Culp
      • Pat Crowley
    • 43User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Columbo
    Robert Culp
    Robert Culp
    • Investigator Brimmer
    Pat Crowley
    Pat Crowley
    • Mrs. Lenore Kennicutt
    • (as Patricia Crowley)
    Ray Milland
    Ray Milland
    • Arthur Kennicutt
    Brett Halsey
    Brett Halsey
    • Ken Archer
    Eric James
    • Denning
    Don Keefer
    Don Keefer
    • Medical Examiner
    Len Wayland
    Len Wayland
    • Capt. Of Detectives
    Lieux Dressler
    Lieux Dressler
    • Ceil Gentry
    Barbara Baldavin
    Barbara Baldavin
    • Brimmer's Secretary
    John Arndt
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Marv Goux
    • Leo Gentry
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Hickman
    Bill Hickman
    • Traffic Cop
    • (uncredited)
    George Holmes
    George Holmes
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Russell
    Mark Russell
    • Brimmer Agency Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Ken Sansom
    • DMV Employee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bernard L. Kowalski
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    • Trivia
      The first regular Columbo episode filmed (after two pilot movies), though it was the second episode aired.
    • Goofs
      Brimmer states that around 10% of the world's population is ambidextrous. In fact, it's about 1%; about 10% is left-handed.
    • Quotes
      • Investigator Brimmer: You're a very observant man, Lieutenant.
      • Columbo: That's not what my wife says.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1972)

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    FAQ1

    • Does Columbo's explanation about the face slap make sense?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 6, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • "Columbo - Mord mit der linken Hand" (1975)
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly Estate, 1011 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA(Arthur Kennicut's mansion)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Studios
      • Universal Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 12m(72 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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