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Columbo (1971)

S4E3 By Dawn's Early Light

Oct 27, 1974 Season 4 Episode 3 Crime, Drama

The commandant of a military academy takes drastic measures when he orchestrates the assassination of a governor by tampering with the firearm intended for use during the Founders Day celebration. As chaos ensues, the true motivations behind his actions begin to unfold, revealing a web of ambition and betrayal that threatens to unravel the institution.