Prescription: Murder 1968
“The perfect crime had one flaw.”
What is Prescription: Murder?
Prescription: Murder is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, TV Movie, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 20, 1968
- Studios
- Universal Television
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, TV Movie, Drama
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Prescription: Murder is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, TV Movie, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Television. Current status: Released.
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“A psychiatrist’s murderous scheme unravels under Columbo’s relentless investigation.”
- First appearance of the iconic detective Columbo
- Intriguing cat‑and‑mouse plot between a psychiatrist and a lieutenant
- Compact 1h 40m crime mystery
- Period TV production may feel dated
- Pacing reflects 1960s television style
Watch it if you appreciate classic crime mysteries with a clever, persistent detective.
Features murder and adult themes, suitable for mature viewers.
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When was Prescription: Murder released?
It premiered in the United States on February 20, 1968.
Is Prescription: Murder a theatrical film or a TV movie?
It is a television movie.
What genres describe Prescription: Murder?
It is classified as crime, mystery, and drama.
Who is the main detective in the story?
The investigation is led by LAPD Lieutenant Columbo.
What is the central premise of the plot?
A psychiatrist plots to kill his wife using a patient, but his alibi is challenged by Columbo.
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