Columbo Cries Wolf (20 Jan. 1990)

When the business-savvy publisher of a "Playboy"-type men's magazine wants to sell her stock to a Rupert Murdoch-like media tycoon, she apparently disappears on a London-bound flight.

Director:

Daryl Duke

Writers:

Richard Levinson (creator), William Link (creator),

Stars:

Peter Falk, Ian Buchanan, Rebecca Staab

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Falk	...	Columbo
Ian Buchanan	...	Sean Brantley
Rebecca Staab	...	Tina
Alan Scarfe	...	Sir Harry Matthews
Mark Margolis	...	Cosner
John Finnegan	...	Police Chief
David Huddleston	...	The Mayor
Deidre Hall	...	Dian Hunter
Jeanne Wolf	...	Herself
Gigi Rice	...	Dian's Secretary
Ralph Wilcox	...	Chef
Peter Zapp	...	Mayor's Aide
Morgan Jones	...	Wilson
Darrell Kunitomi	...	Factotum
Daphne Cheung	...	Next Nymph of the Month

Storyline

What happened to businesswoman Diane Hunter? Everyone thinks she went on a trip to England to sell her majority share of men's magazine Bachelor's World, but she never showed up to her meeting. Lieutenant Columbo is sure that her business partner and ex-lover, photographer Sean Brantley, killed her to keep her from selling. But proving it is another thing entirely, and Sean has a few surprises for everyone's favorite homicide cop...

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Plot Keywords:

magazine | detective | photographer | publicity | ex lover | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 1990 (USA)

Filming Locations:

LAX Airport, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In "Columbo Cries Wolf", Columbo suspects the murder of a Los Angeles woman who failed to arrive at an important meeting in London. Columbo says he is investigating the disappearance as a favor to his old friend, Detective Chief Superintendent Durk of Scotland Yard, a character from Columbo: Dagger of the Mind.

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Goofs

In this movie, Columbo's familiar Peugeot can be seen in the opening title shot, making a U-turn behind the white limo before Columbo is introduced and before the story even begins.

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Quotes

Dian Hunter: Don't "sweetheart" me. And wipe that silly, smirking little-boy grin off your face.

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Connections

Follows Columbo: Murder, a Self Portrait (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Mystery Movie Theme"
by Mike Post

User Reviews

A good Columbo, not the usual formula

Lieutenant Columbo investigates the disappearance of magazine company owner Dian Hunter. Columbo suspects foul play and believes the co-owner of the magazines Sean Brantley is responsible. Columbo unearths several telling clues and all he has to do is find the body. But, is it possible that the great detective has made a mistake? Ian Buchanan (Brantley) is a great Columbo villain and the plot keeps the viewer guessing right until the end. One of the best films of the series.