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

The Death of Richie (1977)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Wendkos
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    George Werner Ben Gazzara
  • Profile picture of Eileen Brennan
    Carol Werner Eileen Brennan
  • Profile picture of Robby Benson
    Richie Werner Robby Benson
  • Profile picture of Lance Kerwin
    Russell Werner Lance Kerwin
  • Profile picture of Shirley O'Hara
    Mrs. Norlon Shirley O'Hara
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Rhodes
    Elaine Jennifer Rhodes
  • Profile picture of John Zaremba
    Mr. Norlon John Zaremba
  • Profile picture of Charles Fleischer
    Brick Charles Fleischer

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Keywords

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