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The Death of Richie

197796 min 7.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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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Release / first air1977-01-10
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, TV Movie
DirectorPaul Wendkos
WriterThomas Thompson
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionHenry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC

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10 cast members
Ben GazzaraBen GazzaraGeorge Werner
Eileen BrennanEileen BrennanCarol Werner
Robby BensonRobby BensonRichie Werner
Lance KerwinLance KerwinRussell Werner
Shirley O'HaraShirley O'HaraMrs. Norlon
Jennifer RhodesJennifer RhodesElaine
John ZarembaJohn ZarembaMr. Norlon
Jesse EmmettJesse EmmettEddie
Charles FleischerCharles FleischerBrick
Clint HowardClint HowardPeanuts

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#drug addiction#based on true story#dysfunctional family#marijuana#overbearing father#family conflict#family tragedy#barbiturates

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