
The Death of Richie
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.
Top Cast


Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara
George Werner
Ben Gazzara
George Werner


Eileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Carol Werner
Eileen Brennan
Carol Werner


Robby Benson
Robby Benson
Richie Werner
Robby Benson
Richie Werner


Lance Kerwin
Lance Kerwin
Russell Werner
Lance Kerwin
Russell Werner


Shirley O'Hara
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Norlon
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Norlon


Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
Elaine
Jennifer Rhodes
Elaine


John Zaremba
John Zaremba
Mr. Norlon
John Zaremba
Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett
Jesse Emmett
Eddie
Jesse Emmett
Eddie


Charles Fleischer
Charles Fleischer
Brick
Charles Fleischer
Brick


Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Peanuts
Clint Howard
Peanuts
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