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The Death of Richie (1977)

TV Movie  -  97 min  -  Drama
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A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure on him from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.

Director:

Paul Wendkos

Writers:

John McGreevey (teleplay), Thomas Thompson (book)

Stars:

Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan and Robby Benson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Gazzara ...
George Werner
Eileen Brennan ...
Carol Werner
Robby Benson ...
Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin Lance Kerwin ...
Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara Shirley O'Hara ...
Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes ...
Elaine
John Zaremba John Zaremba ...
Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett Jesse Emmett ...
Eddie
Charles Fleischer ...
Brick
Clint Howard ...
Peanuts
Harry Gold Harry Gold ...
Mark
Cindy Eilbacher Cindy Eilbacher ...
Sheila
Susan Pratt Susan Pratt ...
Janie
Sean Roche Sean Roche ...
Pat
John Friedrich John Friedrich ...
Kurt
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A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure on him from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.

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Plot Keywords:

Courtroom | Mother Son Relationship | Father Son Relationship | Drug Abuse | Based On Book

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Richie See more »

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Carol Werner: [after Richie has stumbled home high on reds and pot, Carol turns to George] What's wrong with him?
George Werner: [disgusted] Same thing as always.
[walks down the hall to Richie's room, not seeing him, finds hidden panel in closet leading to cubbyhole where Richie is withdrawing... George grabs him and hauls him out]
Richie Werner: Go away! Go away! Leave me alone! STOP IT! STOP IT!
[Richie runs out sobbing and into Carol's arms... she leads him out of the room while George destroys the cubbyhole's contents]
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