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The Death of Richie

The Death of Richie

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Death of Richie
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1977-01-10
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4866
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

as George Werner

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

as Carol Werner

Robby Benson

Robby Benson

as Richie Werner

Lance Kerwin

Lance Kerwin

as Russell Werner

Shirley O'Hara

Shirley O'Hara

as Mrs. Norlon

Jennifer Rhodes

Jennifer Rhodes

as Elaine

John Zaremba

John Zaremba

as Mr. Norlon

Jesse Emmett

Jesse Emmett

as Eddie

Charles Fleischer

Charles Fleischer

as Brick

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

as Peanuts

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

drug addictionbased on true storydysfunctional familymarijuanaoverbearing fatherfamily conflictfamily tragedybarbiturates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1977-01-10.

Who are the main actors in The Death of Richie?

The main cast includes Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin, Shirley O'Hara, .

Where can I watch The Death of Richie online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Death of Richie is available.

Is The Death of Richie based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Death of Richie?

The Death of Richie has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Death of Richie?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Death of Richie?

The soundtrack was composed by Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Death of Richie filmed?

The Death of Richie was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Death of Richie?

The total runtime of The Death of Richie is 96 minutes.

Is The Death of Richie suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Death of Richie?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Death of Richie.

Does The Death of Richie have a post-credit scene?

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