Plot Summary
A scientist is overjoyed when his son follows in his footsteps, receiving widespread acclaim for a revolutionary new theory. When a fellow boffin produces evidence of plagiarism, the ruthless father resorts to murder to save his son from a scandal. But he reckons without the dishevelled detective, who sees through his efforts to make the killing look like the work of burglers. Crime drama, with Peter Falk, Jose Ferrer and Lew Ayres.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Lt Columbo
- Peter Falk
- Dr Marshall Cahill
- Jose Ferrer
- Dr Howard Nicholson
- Lew Ayres
- Neil Cahill
- Robert Walker Jnr
- Steve Spelberg
- Lee Montgomery
- Margaret Nicholson
- Jessica Walter
- Ross
- Lou Wagner
- Murph
- Arthur Batanides
Crew
- Director
- Alf Kjellin
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