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Murder, a Self Portrait

Original title: Columbo: Murder, A Self Portrait
  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.1K
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Murder, a Self Portrait (1989)
Cop DramaPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaMystery

Columbo investigates the apparent drowning of a famous painter's first wife.Columbo investigates the apparent drowning of a famous painter's first wife.Columbo investigates the apparent drowning of a famous painter's first wife.

  • Director
    • James Frawley
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
    • Robert Sherman
  • Stars
    • Peter Falk
    • Patrick Bauchau
    • Fionnula Flanagan
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
      • Robert Sherman
    • Stars
      • Peter Falk
      • Patrick Bauchau
      • Fionnula Flanagan
    • 32User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Columbo
    Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau
    • Max Barsini
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Louise
    Shera Danese
    Shera Danese
    • Vanessa Barsini
    Isabel García Lorca
    • Julie
    • (as Isabel Lorca)
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • Vito
    George Coe
    George Coe
    • Dr. Sydney Hammer
    David Byrd
    David Byrd
    • Ralph
    Don Bovingloh
    • Customer
    Lenny Hicks
    • Morgue Attendant
    Danny Hassel
    • Lifeguard
    Roger Etienne
    • Night Visitor
    Frank Wiltse
    • Officer
    • (as Frank L. Wiltse)
    Harold Harris
    • Harry Chudnow
    Don Schneider
    • Bystander at Beach
    Joey Banks
    • Paramedic
    • (uncredited)
    Jean-Paul Vignon
    Jean-Paul Vignon
    • Maitre d'
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Frawley
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
      • Robert Sherman
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    • Trivia
      The real painter of Columbo's portrait is Jaroslav Gebr. Gebr was born in Eastern Europe and fled the Communists, arriving in Hollywood. He began in the art departments of Fox and MGM and eventually ended up at Universal's Television studios, where he led their Art Department for years.
    • Goofs
      Columbo lifts Dog to look over the fence at the ocean. He then lets go of the dog, yet the dog remains in place at the top of the fence. The dog is apparently standing on some sort of hidden platform, yet no platform is visible in the previous shot from behind him.
    • Quotes

      Vanessa Barsini: You're like a swollen house guest who eats up all the food, and while the rest of us go hungry, you complain about heartburn.

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    Good Cast, Good Plot, Good Time!

    I am a Columbo-fan, and this episode is really one of the best. Max Barsini (played by Patrick Bauchau (Dr. Sydney Green in the drama series "The Pretender" (1996-2000)) has a secret and his wife knows what it is. Max murders her, "pretending" it was an accident. Max also has an alibi: he was painting at Vito's. The case is clear, but then comes a police officer to solve the case: Lt. Columbo.

    I was really enjoying this movie. A cast is excellent, many of my favourites (Peter Falk, Shera Danese, Patrick Bauchau to name a few) were here and did a wonderful job. Now I could see behind the scenes of painting artists...

    For all Columbo-fan, this movie is a must see!
    • BSandor
    • Dec 3, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Selbstbildnis eines Mörders
    • Filming locations
      • Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA(Basset hound show and picnic)
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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