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The Death of Richie is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film based on Richie, a non-fiction book by Thomas Thompson about the 1972 death of George Richard "Richie" Diener Jr. at the hands of his father, who was ultimately not charged with the shooting death of his son.
- Drama
Richie has a tumultuous relationship with his stern father, and their conflict only worsens as Richie begins to buckle under the pressures of school and family, turning to drugs to...
- 98 min
- 48.6K
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The Death of Richie: Directed by Paul Wendkos. With Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin. 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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- Drama
- Paul Wendkos
- 1977-01-10
Apr 26, 2022 · Based on a true story, this drama depicts the downfall of teenager Richie Werner (Robby Benson) through a destructive drug habit. Induced by peers to use drugs, Richie is drawn deeper into a ...
- 97 min
- 48.3K
- Retrospective - Classic Movies
Based on a true story, this drama depicts the downfall of teenager Richie Werner (Robby Benson) through a destructive drug habit. Induced by peers to use drugs, Richie is drawn deeper into a ...
- Drama
- Ben Gazzara
- Paul Wendkos
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. Paul Wendkos. Director. Thomas Thompson. Novel. John McGreevey. Teleplay.
Directed by Paul Wendkos. 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. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
