Last Salute to the Commodore

Name: Last Salute to the Commodore
Released: 1976-05-02
Rating: 6
Cast: Dennis Dugan, Diane Baker, Bruce Kirby, Robert Vaughn, Wilfrid Hyde-White

Series: Columbo

Season: Season 5

Episode Number: 6

Air Date: 05/02/1976

Duration: 91 min

The family and friends of brilliant naval architect Commodore Otis Swanson have gathered for the company’s annual party. The commodore, however, has become increasingly discontented with the way his son-in-law, Charles Clay, has developed the shipbuilding firm into a vast, impersonal corporation. He is tired of being surrounded by freeloaders like his alcoholic daughter, Joanna, his irresponsible nephew, Swanny, and of course, Charles. The only man he respects is Wayne Taylor, the head of the boatyard. In fact, the Commodore intends to sell the company. That night, Charles is wiping clean the belaying pin used to bash the Commodore’s skull.

★ 6 / 10 (25 votes)