Graham McVeigh, a thoroughbred ranch owner, kills his brother, and frames a local mob bookie. Then, under the guise of making good on his brother's debt, he kills the bookie as well, claiming self-defense. Mob boss Vincenzo Fortelli starts to exert pressure on McVeigh. To solve the crime Columbo must work with the gangster.
Quest roles:
George Wendt(Graham McVeigh), Rod Steiger(Vincenzo Fortelli), Jeff Yagher(Teddy McVeigh), Jay Acovone(Bruno Romano)