The Death of Richie
Drama
TV Movie
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.
1977-01-10
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Cast
Director
Paul Wendkos
Ben Gazzara as George Werner
Eileen Brennan as Carol Werner
Robby Benson as Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin as Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara as Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes as Elaine
John Zaremba as Mr. Norlon
Charles Fleischer as Brick
Clint Howard as Peanuts
Cindy Eilbacher as Sheila
Herb Voland as Morris Polk
Tom Tarpey as Mr. Sullivan
Alice Hirson as Mrs. Blair
Richard Stahl as Arthur Edmunds
Barry Miller as Domenic
William Bogert as Ernie
Carol Locatell as The Nurse
Jack Kosslyn as The Principal
Alan Haufrect as Dr. Chekko
Alan McRae as Officer Cass
Robina Suwol as Receptionist
William Bronder as Pinball Alley Manager
Ivy Bethune as Woman at Regal Burger
Fred Lerner as Policeman
Rose Gregorio as Betty Firmani
Bob Harks as Priest (uncredited)