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The Death of Richie

The Death of Richie

1977·Movie·1h 36m

Drama, TV Movie

7.0 / 10 (12 votes)

A father's fight to save his son from self-destruction.

A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.

Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Original language
English
Released
10 January 1977

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Ben Gazzara

    Ben Gazzara

    George Werner

  • Eileen Brennan

    Eileen Brennan

    Carol Werner

  • Robby Benson

    Robby Benson

    Richie Werner

  • Lance Kerwin

    Lance Kerwin

    Russell Werner

  • Shirley O'Hara

    Shirley O'Hara

    Mrs. Norlon

  • Jennifer Rhodes

    Jennifer Rhodes

    Elaine

  • John Zaremba

    John Zaremba

    Mr. Norlon

  • JE

    Jesse Emmett

    Eddie

  • Charles Fleischer

    Charles Fleischer

    Brick

  • Clint Howard

    Clint Howard

    Peanuts

  • HG

    Harry Gold

    Mark

  • Cindy Eilbacher

    Cindy Eilbacher

    Sheila