The Death of Richie (1977)

  • NR
  • 01/10/1977 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 36m

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

Overview

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

Paul Wendkos

Director

Thomas Thompson

Novel

Cast

Ben Gazzara's headshot

Ben Gazzara

George Werner
Eileen Brennan's headshot

Eileen Brennan

Carol Werner
Robby Benson's headshot

Robby Benson

Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin's headshot

Lance Kerwin

Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara's headshot

Shirley O'Hara

Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes's headshot

Jennifer Rhodes

Elaine
John Zaremba's headshot

John Zaremba

Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett's headshot

Jesse Emmett

Eddie

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