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Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey

  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.2K
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Peter Falk and William Shatner in Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey (1994)
Cop DramaPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaMystery

A popular, but duplicitous, radio talk show host murders an ex-employee who had been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lieut... Read allA popular, but duplicitous, radio talk show host murders an ex-employee who had been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lieutenant Columbo investigates.A popular, but duplicitous, radio talk show host murders an ex-employee who had been encouraging his boss's adopted daughter to publish her book against her possessive father's wishes. Lieutenant Columbo investigates.

  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writer
    • Peter S. Fischer
  • Stars
    • Peter Falk
    • William Shatner
    • Molly Hagan
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writer
      • Peter S. Fischer
    • Stars
      • Peter Falk
      • William Shatner
      • Molly Hagan
    • 36User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast26

    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Columbo
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Fielding Chase
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Victoria Chase
    Jack Laufer
    Jack Laufer
    • Gerald 'Gerry' Winters
    Richard Kline
    Richard Kline
    • Louis 'Lou' Cates
    Yorgo Constantine
    Yorgo Constantine
    • Deirdre's Agent
    Mark Lonow
    Mark Lonow
    • Theodore 'Ted' Malloy
    Beverly Leech
    Beverly Leech
    • Deirdre 'DeeDee' Ross
    Brian Markinson
    Brian Markinson
    • Deirdre's Agent
    Robin Clarke
    • Senator Gordon Madison
    Christopher Templeton
    • Marian Burke
    John C. Anders
    • Officer Davis
    Denice Kumagai
    Denice Kumagai
    • Martha
    • (as Denice Kumagi)
    D.V. Caitlyn
    D.V. Caitlyn
    • Second Biker
    • (as Deryl Caitlyn)
    Glenn Taranto
    Glenn Taranto
    • Engineer
    Wayne C. Dvorak
    • Fritz (Maitre D')
    • (as Wayne Dvorak)
    Douglas Stark
    • Chairman
    Francesca Cappucci
    Francesca Cappucci
    • Allison Montgomery (TV News)
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writer
      • Peter S. Fischer
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The depicted home of Fielding Chase was owned by Linda Thompson. It sold in 2005 for $22 million.
    • Goofs
      Radio commentator Fielding Chase wears a pencil-thin moustache, so wispy and light that it's barely visible even in most closeups, except while he is talking to Columbo at the murder scene, when the moustache is dramatically darker brown.
    • Quotes
      • Fielding Chase: Yes, Lieutenant, there's always one more thing. Do you have a problem with short term memory? Perhaps you should consult a physician.
    • Connections
      Featured in Columbo: Butterfly in Shades of Grey (1994)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 10, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Коломбо: Бабочка в серых тонах
    • Filming locations
      • 3469 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, California, USA(Fielding Chase's mansion, Now Demolishe)
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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