The Death of Richie (1977)
1h 36m
Running Time
January 10, 1977Release Date
The Death of Richie (1977)
1h 36m
Running Time
January 10, 1977Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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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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

Susan Pratt
Janie

Sean Roche
Pat

John Friedrich
Kurt

Jane Marla Robbins
Nancy

Herb Voland
Morris Polk

Kathryn Ish
Mrs. Sullivan

Tom Tarpey
Mr. Sullivan

Alice Hirson
Mrs. Blair

Richard Stahl
Arthur Edmunds

Barry Miller
Domenic

William Bogert
Ernie

Al Dunlap
Ken

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)

Valerie Elconin
Production Assistant

John McGreevey
Teleplay

Thomas Thompson
Novel

Paul Wendkos
Director

Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography

Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer

Caro Jones
Casting

Michael Economou
Editor

Kathy Thomas
Script Supervisor

Maurice Vaccarino
Unit Production Manager

Foster H. Phinney
First Assistant Director

Steve Siporin
Second Assistant Director

James Hulsey
Art Direction

Dan Carlin Sr.
Music Editor

Charles B. Fitzsimons
Executive Producer

Jesse Wayne
Stunt Double

Michael Jaffe
Producer

Bill McLaughlin
Set Decoration

Sam F. Shaw
Sound Effects Editor
Media.


Details.
This Movie Is About.
drug addiction
based on a true story
dysfunctional family
marijuana
overbearing father
family conflict
family tragedy
barbiturates
Wiki.
The Death of Richie is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film based on Richie, a non-fiction book by Thomas Thompson about the 1972 death of George Richard "Richie" Diener Jr. at the hands of his father, who was ultimately not charged with the shooting death of his son. The film premiered on NBC on January 10, 1977.
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