(1968)Directed by Richard Irving100 minCrime, Mystery, TV Movie, Drama

“The perfect crime had one flaw.”

In Columbo's first outing, a psychiatrist uses a patient he is having an affair with to help him kill his wife, but his perfect alibi may come apart at the hands of a seemingly befuddled LAPD lieutenant.

Peter Falkas Columbo

Gene Barryas Dr. Ray Flemming

Katherine Justiceas Joan Hudson

William Windomas Burt Gordon

Nina Fochas Carol Flemming

Virginia Greggas Miss Petrie

Andrea Kingas Cynthia Gordon

Susanne Bentonas The Blonde

Ena Hartmanas Nurse

SB Sherry Boucheras Air Hostess

Anthony Jamesas Tommy

Frank Bakeras Man in Park (uncredited)

Jim Creechas Policeman in Hospital (uncredited)

EH Ed Haskettas Party Guest (uncredited)

Clark Howatas Doctor (uncredited)

Mark Russellas Policeman (uncredited)

DS Don Stewartas Airline Ticket Man (uncredited)

TW Tom Williamsas Laundry Delivery Man (uncredited)

Prescription: Murder