The Death of Richie

The Death of Richie (1977)

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

  • Genre: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1977-01-10
  • User Rating: 6.7/10 from 9 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Paul Wendkos
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From 9 Ratings

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Summary

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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  • Ben Gazzara

    as George Werner

  • Eileen Brennan

    as Carol Werner

  • Robby Benson

    as Richie Werner

  • Lance Kerwin

    as Russell Werner

  • Shirley O'Hara

    as Mrs. Norlon

  • Jennifer Rhodes

    as Elaine

  • John Zaremba

    as Mr. Norlon

  • Jesse Emmett

    as Eddie

  • Charles Fleischer

    as Brick

  • Clint Howard

    as Peanuts

  • Harry Gold

    as Mark

  • Cindy Eilbacher

    as Sheila

  • Susan Pratt

    as Janie

  • Sean Roche

    as Pat

  • John Friedrich

    as Kurt

  • Jane Marla Robbins

    as Nancy

  • Herb Voland

    as Morris Polk

  • Kathryn Ish

    as Mrs. Sullivan

  • Tom Tarpey

    as Mr. Sullivan

  • Alice Hirson

    as Mrs. Blair

  • Richard Stahl

    as Arthur Edmunds

  • Barry Miller

    as Domenic

  • William Bogert

    as Ernie

  • Al Dunlap

    as Ken

  • Richard Seff

    as Mr. Perzik

  • Carol Locatell

    as The Nurse

  • Jack Kosslyn

    as The Principal

  • Judith Searle

    as Miss Franklin

  • Alan Haufrect

    as Dr. Chekko

  • Alan McRae

    as Officer Cass

  • Paul Larson

    as Minister

  • Robina Suwol

    as Receptionist

  • Anne Newman Bacal

    as Judge Feinberg

  • Edward Cross

    as Policeman at Accident

  • William Bronder

    as Pinball Alley Manager

  • Buddy Lewis

    as Man at Regal Burger

  • Ivy Bethune

    as Woman at Regal Burger

  • Elinor Childs

    as Waitress

  • Sarah Jane Miller

    as Woman Customer

  • Fred Lerner

    as Policeman

  • Rose Gregorio

    as Betty Firmani

  • Bob Harks

    as Priest (uncredited)
Production Valerie Elconin Production Assistant
Directing Paul Wendkos Director
Writing John McGreevey Teleplay
Writing Thomas Thompson Novel
Camera Robert B. Hauser Director of Photography
Production Charles B. Fitzsimons Executive Producer
Production Michael Jaffe Producer
Sound Fred Karlin Original Music Composer
Editing Michael Economou Editor
Production Caro Jones Casting
Art James Hulsey Art Direction
Art Bill McLaughlin Set Decoration
Production Maurice Vaccarino Unit Production Manager
Directing Foster H. Phinney First Assistant Director
Directing Steve Siporin Second Assistant Director
Sound Sam F. Shaw Sound Effects Editor
Crew Jesse Wayne Stunt Double
Sound Dan Carlin Sr. Music Editor
Directing Kathy Thomas Script Supervisor

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