An egocentric film director resorts to his mastery of special effects to murder a vengeful friend who discovers the director's role in the movie stunt death of the friend's sister years before.
- Directed by
- James Frawley
- Written by
- Richard Alan Simmons
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S8 E1Columbo Goes to the Guillotine
Feb 6, 19896.793 min
Lt. Columbo delves into the world of magic, ESP and slight of hand as he investigates the death of a magician, and there appears to be a tie to a prodigal psychic supported by a government founded institute on parapsychology.
S8 E3Sex and the Married Detective
Apr 3, 19896.798 min
A sex therapist catches her boyfriend with another woman when he thinks she is out of town. She then disguises herself and manages to kill him while in disguise, not realizing that a potential suitor saw her enter the bathroom as a dark-hai
S8 E4Grand Deceptions
May 1, 1989695 min
Frank Brailie runs a private military foundation for wanabe soldiers owned by the wheelchair bound General Padget. The General has become suspicious of Frank as a great deal of money seems to be going to a Special Projects Fund. The Gener