The Death of Richie (1977)

Name: The Death of Richie
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1977-01-10
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin, Shirley O'Hara

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.

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Released 1977-01-10 · 96 min · Drama

Directed by Paul Wendkos

Cast

Ben Gazzara as George Werner
Eileen Brennan as Carol Werner
Robby Benson as Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin as Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara as Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes as Elaine
John Zaremba as Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett as Eddie
Charles Fleischer as Brick
Clint Howard as Peanuts
Harry Gold as Mark
Cindy Eilbacher as Sheila
Susan Pratt as Janie
Sean Roche as Pat
John Friedrich as Kurt