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Murder by the Book

Plot: When one member of a mystery writing team decides to break from his less talented partner and go solo, he becomes the victim in a real-life murder mystery.
Release Date: Wednesday, September 15 1971
53 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Peter FalkPeter Falk
Peter Falk was
43 in Murder by the Book
as 'Columbo'.
Fri, Sep 16 1927 –
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Portrait of Jack CassidyJack Cassidy
Jack Cassidy was
44 in Murder by the Book
as 'Ken Franklin'.
Sat, Mar 05 1927 –
Sun, Dec 12 1976
Portrait of Rosemary ForsythRosemary Forsyth
Rosemary Forsyth was
28 in Murder by the Book
as 'Joanna Ferris'.
Tue, Jul 06 1943
Portrait of Martin MilnerMartin Milner
Martin Milner was
39 in Murder by the Book
as 'Jim Ferris'.
Mon, Dec 28 1931 –
Sun, Sep 06 2015
Portrait of Barbara ColbyBarbara Colby
Barbara Colby was
32 in Murder by the Book
as 'Lilly La Sanka'.
Sun, Jul 02 1939 –
Thu, Jul 24 1975
Portrait of Lynnette MetteyLynnette Mettey
Lynnette Mettey was
28 in Murder by the Book
as 'Gloria Jr.'.
Sun, Apr 04 1943
Portrait of Bernie KubyBernie Kuby
Bernie Kuby was
48 in Murder by the Book
as 'Mike Tucker'.
Thu, Sep 06 1923 –
Mon, Jul 07 2008
Portrait of Hoke HowellHoke Howell
Hoke Howell was
42 in Murder by the Book
as 'Sergeant'.
Tue, Aug 27 1929 –
Fri, May 09 1997
Portrait of Marcia WallaceMarcia Wallace
Marcia Wallace was
28 in Murder by the Book
as 'Woman'.
Sun, Nov 01 1942 –
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Haven Earle HaleyHaven Earle Haley
Haven Earle Haley was
>> in Murder by the Book
as '2nd Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leon AltonLeon Alton
Leon Alton was
64 in Murder by the Book
as 'Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1907 –
Fri, Aug 25 1995

Crew

Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was
24 in Murder by the Book
as 'Director'
Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell Metty
Russell Metty was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph FerrinRalph Ferrin
Ralph Ferrin was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steven BochcoSteven Bochco
Steven Bochco was
27 in Murder by the Book
as 'Story Editor, Writer'
Thu, Dec 16 1943 –
Sun, Apr 01 2018
Portrait of Richard LevinsonRichard Levinson
Richard Levinson was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Producer, Creator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William LinkWilliam Link
William Link was
37 in Murder by the Book
as 'Producer, Creator'
Fri, Dec 15 1933 –
Sun, Dec 27 2020
Portrait of Robert F. O'NeillRobert F. O'Neill
Robert F. O'Neill was
50 in Murder by the Book
as 'Associate Producer'
Sat, May 21 1921 –
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry Mancini
Henry Mancini was
47 in Murder by the Book
as 'Music Producer'
Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of John Kaufman Jr.John Kaufman Jr.
John Kaufman Jr. was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BeldingRichard Belding
Richard Belding was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Editorial Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James D. YoungJames D. Young
James D. Young was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Music Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy GoldenbergBilly Goldenberg
Billy Goldenberg was
35 in Murder by the Book
as 'Music'
Mon, Feb 10 1936 –
Wed, Aug 05 2020
Portrait of Hubie Kerns Jr.Hubie Kerns Jr.
Hubie Kerns Jr. was
22 in Murder by the Book
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Aug 01 1949
Portrait of Archie J. BaconArchie J. Bacon
Archie J. Bacon was
52 in Murder by the Book
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Sep 05 1919 –
Tue, Jan 17 2017
Portrait of Henry KlineHenry Kline
Henry Kline was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Unit Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Attila De LadoAttila De Lado
Attila De Lado was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Main Title Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Burton MillerBurton Miller
Burton Miller was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard FriedmanRichard Friedman
Richard Friedman was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles ClémentCharles Clément
Charles Clément was
>> in Murder by the Book
as 'Post Production Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David H. MoriartyDavid H. Moriarty
David H. Moriarty was
60 in Murder by the Book
as 'Sound'
Sat, Aug 19 1911 –
Sat, Sep 16 1989