The Death of Richie

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The Death of Richie

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

1977

1h 36m

6.7(11 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

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.

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Cast & Crew

42 members

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Ben Gazzara

George Werner

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Eileen Brennan

Carol Werner

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Robby Benson

Richie Werner

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Lance Kerwin

Russell Werner

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Shirley O'Hara

Mrs. Norlon

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Jennifer Rhodes

Elaine

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John Zaremba

Mr. Norlon

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Jesse Emmett

Eddie

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Charles Fleischer

Brick

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Clint Howard

Peanuts

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Harry Gold

Mark

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Cindy Eilbacher

Sheila

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Susan Pratt

Janie

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Writing

Sean Roche

Pat

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John Friedrich

Kurt

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Jane Marla Robbins

Nancy

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Herb Voland

Morris Polk

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Kathryn Ish

Mrs. Sullivan

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Tom Tarpey

Mr. Sullivan

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Alice Hirson

Mrs. Blair

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Richard Stahl

Arthur Edmunds

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Barry Miller

Domenic

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William Bogert

Ernie

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Al Dunlap

Ken

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Richard Seff

Mr. Perzik

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Carol Locatell

The Nurse

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Jack Kosslyn

The Principal

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Judith Searle

Miss Franklin

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Alan Haufrect

Dr. Chekko

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Alan McRae

Officer Cass

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Paul Larson

Minister

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Robina Suwol

Receptionist

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Anne Newman Bacal

Judge Feinberg

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Edward Cross

Policeman at Accident

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William Bronder

Pinball Alley Manager

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Buddy Lewis

Man at Regal Burger

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Ivy Bethune

Woman at Regal Burger

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Elinor Childs

Waitress

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Sarah Jane Miller

Woman Customer

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Crew

Fred Lerner

Policeman

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Rose Gregorio

Betty Firmani

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Bob Harks

Priest (uncredited)

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