Prescription: Murder
1968, English. Directed by Richard Irving.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard IrvingDirector
- Peter FalkColumbo
- Gene BarryRay Flemming
- Katherine JusticeJoan Hudson
- William WindomBurt Gordon
- Nina FochCarol Flemming
- Virginia GreggMiss Petrie
- Andrea KingCynthia Gordon
- Susanne BentonBlonde
- Ena HartmanNurse
- Sherry BoucherAir Hostess
- Anthony JamesTommy
- Frank BakerMan in Park (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 February 1968
- Country
- United States of America
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Prescription: Murder: quick answers
Is Prescription: Murder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Prescription: Murder?
Prescription: Murder runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Prescription: Murder have a post-credits scene?
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Prescription: Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Prescription: Murder on?
Prescription: Murder is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Prescription: Murder?
If you liked Prescription: Murder, try Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery.
Who directed Prescription: Murder?
Prescription: Murder (1968) was directed by Richard Irving and stars Peter Falk, Gene Barry, Katherine Justice.