Cast: J. P. Finnegan

Direction John Cassavetes

Cast Gena Rowlands · Ben Gazzara · John Cassavetes · Joan Blondell

Synopsis Opening Night (1977) follows the story of a renowned actress, Myrtle Gordon, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic incident. A young admirer is fatally injured while attempting to meet her favorite star, Myrtle, following a theatrical performance....

Direction John Cassavetes

Cast Gena Rowlands · Peter Falk · Katherine Cassavetes · Fred Draper

Synopsis A Woman Under the Influence (1974) is a profoundly moving drama directed by John Cassavetes, which delves into the psychological unraveling of a suburban housewife. Mabel Longhetti, portrayed by Gena Rowlands, finds herself devoid of emotional and creative outlets, channeling...

Direction Ben Gazzara

Cast Peter Falk · Richard Kiley · Rosemary Murphy · Michael McGuire

Synopsis Columbo: A Friend in Deed (TV) (1974) follows the intricate tale of a police commissioner who, in a complex web of deceit, offers a false alibi for a man accused of murdering his wife. The commissioner's actions are driven by...

Direction Peter Falk

Cast Peter Falk · Patrick O'Neal · Janis Paige · Pamela Austin

Synopsis Columbo: Blueprint for Murder (TV) (1972) follows Bo Williamson as he returns from a two-month European trip to discover that his wife, Jennifer, has funded a new town project. Bo, a passionate horse enthusiast and country music lover, is furious...

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Robert Redford · Kim Basinger · Glenn Close · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Natural (1984) follows the journey of Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), a prodigious baseball player from a farming background. His extraordinary talent is evident from the start, especially with his enchanted bat, crafted from a tree struck by lightning after...

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Peter Falk · Faye Dunaway · Claudia Christian · Armando Pucci

Direction Alan J. Levi

Cast Peter Falk · Shera Danese · Cheryl Paris · Julian Stone

Synopsis Columbo: Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star (TV) (1991) presents a gripping tale where the astute Lieutenant Columbo finds himself in a battle of intellects with a renowned defense attorney who boasts an unblemished record of victories. The...

Direction Edward M. Abroms

Cast Peter Falk · Laurence Harvey · Lloyd Bochner · Jack Kruschen

Synopsis Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match (TV) (1973) follows the intricate plot of a chess grandmaster who eliminates his rival just before a crucial championship game. Lieutenant Columbo is tasked with navigating the complex web of deceit spun by this cunning...

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Peter Falk · David Rasche · Shera Danese · Barry Corbin

Direction Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Peter Falk · William Shatner · Bert Remsen · Alan Manson

Synopsis Columbo: Fade in to Murder (TV) (1976) follows the story of Ward Fowler, a soap opera actor portraying Detective Lucerne. His producer, Claire Daley, who was once his lover, now blackmails him. Fowler plots to eliminate Claire and frame her...

Direction Daryl Duke

Cast Peter Falk · Ian Buchanan · Rebecca Staab · Alan Scarfe

Synopsis Columbo: Columbo Cries Wolf (TV) (1990) follows the story of a shrewd publisher of a men's magazine who is planning to sell her shares to a powerful media mogul. The publisher is set to board a flight to London, but...

Direction Patrick McGoohan

Cast Peter Falk · Robert Vaughn · Wilfrid Hyde-White · John Dehner

Synopsis Columbo: Last Salute to the Commodore (TV) (1976) follows the story of Charlie Clay, who manages the shipbuilding enterprise inherited from his father-in-law, Commodore Swanson. When Commodore Swanson is found dead, the astute Lt. Columbo is called in to investigate...

Direction Richard Levinson · William Link · Patrick McGoohan · Ben Gazzara

Cast Peter Falk · J. P. Finnegan · Robert Culp · Michael Lally

Synopsis Columbo (TV Series) (1971) is a classic crime drama that aired from 1971 to 1978, spanning 12 seasons and 69 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Lieutenant Columbo, a seemingly disheveled and often underestimated police officer. His unassuming demeanor...

Direction Jeannot Szwarc

Cast Peter Falk · Vera Miles · Martin Sheen · Sian Barbara Allen

Synopsis Columbo: Lovely But Lethal (TV) (1973) delves into the world of beauty and deception as the creator of a revolutionary anti-aging cream finds themselves entangled in a web of murder. The astute Lt. Columbo is tasked with unraveling the mystery...

Direction Jeffrey Reiner

Cast Peter Falk · Matthew Rhys · Jennifer Sky · Douglas Roberts

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Peter Falk · George Wendt · Jeff Yagher · Jay Acovone

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Dennis Quaid · Tamlyn Tomita · Sab Shimono · Shizuko Hoshi

Synopsis Come See the Paradise (1990) unfolds in the shadowy corners of American history, focusing on Jack McGurn, who arrives in Los Angeles in 1936. He secures employment at a movie theater in Little Tokyo and develops romantic feelings for Lily...

Direction Anthony Wilson · Bernard McEveety

Cast George Peppard · Ralph Manza · Murray Matheson · Christine Belford

Synopsis Banacek (TV Series) (1972) is a captivating mystery series that aired from 1972 to 1974, comprising 16 episodes. The show follows the intriguing cases of Thomas Banacek, a distinguished Polish-American private investigator known for his sharp wit and unyielding determination....

Direction Robert E. Collins · Alvin Ganzer · John Newland · Barry Shear

Cast Angie Dickinson · Earl Holliman · Charles Dierkop · Ed Bernard

Synopsis Police Woman (TV Series) (1974) aired from 1974 to 1978, spanning 4 seasons and 91 episodes. The series centers around Sgt. Suzanne “Pepper” Anderson (Angie Dickinson), an undercover police officer dedicated to the Los Angeles Police Department. Sgt. William “Bill”...

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast Allan Katz · Corey Parker · Cindy Williams · Melora Hardin

Synopsis Big Man on Campus (1989) presents a unique twist on "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," as it introduces a hunchback who resides in the bell tower of UCLA. The story unfolds as he is subjected to a series of trials...