The Death of Richie

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

⭐ 7.0 /10 12 votes

January 10, 1977 1h 36m Released

Drama TV Movie

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Paul Wendkos
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Thomas Thompson, John McGreevey
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Ben Gazzara

George Werner

Eileen Brennan

Carol Werner

Robby Benson

Richie Werner

Lance Kerwin

Russell Werner

Shirley O'Hara

Mrs. Norlon

Jennifer Rhodes

Elaine

John Zaremba

Mr. Norlon

Jesse Emmett

Eddie

Charles Fleischer

Brick

Clint Howard

Peanuts

Harry Gold

Mark

Cindy Eilbacher

Sheila

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Death of Richie released?

The Death of Richie was released on January 10, 1977.

How long is The Death of Richie?

The runtime of The Death of Richie is 1h 36m.

What genre is The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

What is the rating of The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie was directed by Paul Wendkos.

Who stars in The Death of Richie?

The main cast of The Death of Richie includes Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson.

What language is The Death of Richie in?

The Death of Richie is originally in English.