The series "Colombo", the actors of which have becomethe true legends of cinema, is a truly iconic detective. Lieutenant Colombo is on par with such well-known characters in the genre as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.
No wonder, almost fifteen years after the end of the series, he still has a large number of fans.
This multi-serial detective is considered to be reala long-liver on television. Broadcast the series "Colombo" in 1968-2003. However, the project had almost a ten-year break from 1978 to 1989. During this time, 13 seasons were released, and the total number of episodes is 68.
The series has very high ratings even today.One of the reasons: several generations of people around the world grew up on this detective. Millions of people are familiar with this laid-back, slightly sarcastic image of the investigator, who, thanks to his experience, professional sense and ingenuity, is able to disclose the matter of absolutely any complexity.
The focus of attention is a talented investigatorLieutenant Colombo, who is able to uncover the most twisted and complex crimes. It would seem, he is a simple employee of the Los Angeles police, but only he can cope with such tasks.
Peter Falk in the series "Colombo" played the roleMain character. He for all 13 seasons brilliantly played his character, showing not only a high level of acting, but also his charisma.
In each new series, the lieutenantto disclose different cases, each of which is more complicated than the previous one. Often at the beginning of the series, the viewer immediately reveals who is the murderer and the criminal. This is not the case for detectives, since most of them are based on intrigue and mystery, created around the true identity of the criminal. The spectators are led on false tracks and clues.
But for the series "Colombo", the actors who play their roles virtuously, the identity of the killer is not the main thing. For this TV show, the very process of investigation is important, as a consequence, it gradually proceeds to reveal secrets.
The series involved a large numbercharismatic and outstanding actors. This list is headed by Peter Falk, on account of which more than 250 films. He was repeatedly nominated for various prestigious awards. Falk is the owner of two "Golden Globes".
Another well-known actor in the series isBruce Kirby, who played the role of Sergeant George Cramer. The actor has more than one hundred and twenty films. Although he plays the role of a minor in the series "Colombo", the actor is his constant participant. He had a considerable influence on the cinema art, becoming a permanent resident of the cult television series.
In addition to the above actors, in the seriesinvolved a huge number of other talented individuals. Most of them appeared only in small episodes. In "Colombo", actors such as Mike Lally (police photographer), John Finnegan (Barney), Sher Daneze (Kathleen Calvert) and others were shot.
Over the years, the series was broadcast ontelescreens, with him a lot of interesting facts. So, in one of the series, Colombo claims that his car Peugeot (Peugeot 403) in 1952, but for the first time it was only released in 1955.
In 1979, the series ceased to be released.The reason for the closure of the project was the departure of the main actor of the show P. Falk. The fact is that the actor was very serious and strict about the script. When the work of the creators ceased to satisfy him, he announced his resignation. More than 10 years later, in 1989 he returned to the project, but he was still very strict with the script writers.
About the biography of the main character, practically nothingnot known. Almost all the information about him is made up of the fact that he is an Italian of Italian descent who practically does not speak Italian. The whole life of the detective is at work, in which he plunged headlong.
Over the years, the broadcast of the series "Colombo" onreviews of the audience, he became a real classic of the detective genre. The film made a significant contribution to modern cinema, winning the hearts of millions of people.
A huge number of awards, awarded to the series, only confirms this fact. "Colombo" has several "Golden Globes" and "Emmy", which are considered very prestigious cinema awards.
Several generations of people who grew up on thisthe series, of course, feel nostalgic for it. The film is still looking good, interesting and addictive. Despite the fact that by modern standards the project lacks dynamics and drive a little, you will not have to miss boring when viewing it.
Almost fifteen years after the releasethe last episode, the series "Colombo" and the actors are still highly valued in the world of motion pictures. The film is regularly broadcast on various television channels. And it is quite in demand.
The younger generation is not too interested in thisas the current requirements for multi-series TV projects are much higher. The audience became demanding because the series became more qualitative, but warm and cozy, the calm atmosphere that the "Colombo" spectator transmits makes him an immortal work.
The series has forever entered the annals of historycinematography, becoming not just a cult, but a truly legendary detective. In many respects - it is the merit of the main actor and star of the series Peter Falk, who not only himself gave himself completely to his role, but also demanded not less impact and from all the other crew members of the crew.
