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The Death of Richie (1977) · Cineora

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A PAUL WENDKOS FILM

The Death of Richie

19771h 36mMovie

DramaTV Movie

IMDb6.6/ 10 · 580 votes

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.

Melancholic
Disturbing
Family
Addiction
Growing up

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for talking about after. Contains drug use and self-harm or suicide.

DirectorPaul Wendkos

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.0 / 10

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The people behind the story

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Ben GazzaraGeorge Werner

Eileen BrennanCarol Werner

Robby BensonRichie Werner

Lance KerwinRussell Werner

Shirley O'HaraMrs. Norlon

Jennifer RhodesElaine

John ZarembaMr. Norlon

Jesse EmmettEddie

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