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The Death of Richie 1977 Directed by Paul Wendkos

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Production Companies NBC , Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
Release Date 10 January 1977
96 mins
Cast
Ben Gazzara George Werner
Eileen Brennan Carol Werner
Robby Benson Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara Mrs. Norlon
John Zaremba Mr. Norlon
Clint Howard Peanuts
Herb Voland Morris Polk
Kathryn Ish Mrs. Sullivan
Tom Tarpey Mr. Sullivan
Alice Hirson Mrs. Blair
Richard Stahl Arthur Edmunds
Barry Miller Domenic
Richard Seff Mr. Perzik
Carol Locatell The Nurse
Jack Kosslyn The Principal
Judith Searle Miss Franklin
Alan Haufrect Dr. Chekko
Alan McRae Officer Cass
Paul Larson Minister
Robina Suwol Receptionist
Anne Newman Bacal Judge Feinberg
Edward Cross Policeman at Accident
William Bronder Pinball Alley Manager
Buddy Lewis Man at Regal Burger
Ivy Bethune Woman at Regal Burger
Elinor Childs Waitress
Sarah Jane Miller Woman Customer
Fred Lerner Policeman
Rose Gregorio Betty Firmani
Bob Harks Priest (uncredited)
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