
Movie · drama, tv movie
The Death of Richie
1977 · 1h 36m
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What is it about? The Death of Richie
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.
Genres: drama, tv movie. Themes: drug addiction, dysfunctional family, marijuana, overbearing father, family conflict, family tragedy.
Cast and crew The Death of Richie
AllCreators
- Directed byPaul Wendkos
- ScreenplayJohn McGreevey
- Based on the novel byThomas Thompson
- MusicFred Karlin
- CinematographyRobert B. Hauser
- EditingMichael Economou
Full cast and crew42 cast members, 19 crew
Cast:
- Ben Gazzara · George Werner
- Eileen Brennan · Carol Werner
- Robby Benson · Richie Werner
- Lance Kerwin · Russell Werner
- Shirley O'Hara · Norlon
- Jennifer Rhodes · Elaine
- John Zaremba · 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 · Sullivan
- Tom Tarpey · Sullivan
- Alice Hirson · Blair
- Richard Stahl · Arthur Edmunds
- Barry Miller · Domenic
- William Bogert · Ernie
- Al Dunlap · Ken
- Richard Seff · Perzik
- Carol Locatell · The Nurse
- Jack Kosslyn · The Principal
- Judith Searle · Miss Franklin
- Alan Haufrect · 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
Crew:
- Paul Wendkos · Director
- Thomas Thompson · Novel
- Robert B. Hauser · Director of Photography
- Fred Karlin · Original Music Composer
- Michael Economou · Editor
- Charles B. Fitzsimons · Executive Producer
- Michael Jaffe · Producer
- Caro Jones · Casting
- John McGreevey · Writer
Trailer The Death of Richie
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Details The Death of Richie

- First theatrical release
- January 10, 1977
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Death of Richie?
1h 36m (96 minutes).
Who’s in The Death of Richie?
Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin, Shirley O'Hara, Jennifer Rhodes, John Zaremba, Jesse Emmett, Charles Fleischer, and Clint Howard. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
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