Cast & Crew

Directed by

Vincent McEveety

Writing Credits

Richard Levinson
(created by) &
William Link
(created by)
Jeffrey Bloom
(written by)
Robert Van Scoyk
(uncredited)

Cast

Peter Falk
Columbo
Rip Torn
Leon Lamarr
Jamie Rose
Nancy Brower
Gary Kroeger
Freddy Brower
Betsy Palmer
Martha Lamarr
Warren Berlinger
Det. Jack Stroller
Antony Ponzini
Gregory Lopiccolo
Penny Santon
Momma
Marilyn Tokuda
Judy
Britt Lind
Trish
Robert Alan Browne
Detective Lancer
Daniel Trent
Detective Braverman
Donald Craig
Auctioneer
Peter Schreiner
Otto
Shane McCabe
Meyer McGinty
Elizabeth Lambert
Leda
Victoria Boa
Shari
Michael Prince
Mr. Weatherford
Anita Dangler
Mrs. Weatherford
Dick Patterson
Master of Ceremonies
Ed McCready
Security Guard
Dianne Travis
Greta
Robert Rothwell
Minister
Margaret Howell
Saleswoman in Jewelry Store
Kathryn White
1st Woman
Marjorie Stapp
2nd Woman
Charner Wallis
3rd Woman
Larry Randolph
John
Webster Williams
Car Salesman
Michael Halpin
Staff Person
Gerry Okuneff
Patrolman
Marte Boyle Slout
Lady At Auction
Allen Rice
Man At Auction
Dona Speir
Model #2
Barron Christian
Cardinal Richelieu
Charles D. Miller
Crime Scene Cop
George Sasaki
Party Guest

Produced by

Peter Falk
executive producer
Todd London
co-producer
Christopher N. Seiter
producer (as Christopher Seiter)

Music by

Steve Dorff

Cinematography by

George Koblasa
director of photography

Editing by

Michael J. Lynch

Production Design by

Bill Ross

Art Direction by

Cosmas A. Demetriou
(as Cosmas Demetriou)

Set Decoration by

Mary Ann Good

Costume Design by

Jacqueline SaintAnne

Makeup Department

Paula Griffin
hairstylist
Lisa Pharren
makeup artist

Production Management

Christopher N. Seiter
unit production manager (as Christopher Seiter)
Stephen Swofford
post-production supervisor (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

David D'Ovidio
second assistant director
Joseph A. Ingraffia
first assistant director (as Joseph Ingraffia)

Art Department

Michael Walsh
sets leadman (uncredited)
Randall D. Wilkins
set designer (uncredited)

Sound Department

Thomas E. Allen
sound mixer (as Thomas E. Allen Sr.)
Paul B. Clay
supervising sound editor (as Paul Clay)
Rick Bozeat
sound effects editor (uncredited)
Susan Kurtz
sound effects editor (uncredited)
Al McGuire
boom operator (uncredited)

Casting Department

Ron Stephenson
casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Robert Lewis Bush
costume supervisor (as Robert Bush)
Jill Sheridan
costume supervisor
Joan Joseff
costume jeweller (uncredited)
Tina Joseff
costume jeweller (uncredited)

Location Management

Joshua Silverman
assistant location manager (uncredited)

Music Department

Laurie Higgins Tobias
supervising music editor
Tony Terran
musician: trumpet player

Additional Crew

Fred Fontana
production coordinator
William Read Woodfield
executive story consultant
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