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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
Jan 21, 2021 · 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 escape his...
- 98 min
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- TheArchiveTV
Jan 10, 1977 · 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
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
- 45.5K
- 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
Jul 15, 2021 · THE DEATH OF RICHIE (1977) | Official Trailer | HD Starring: Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, & Robby Benson Watch on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33YPnn5 Based on a true story, this drama depicts...
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- 4.9K
- Multicom Entertainment
RELEASED TO TV IN early 1977 and directed by Paul Wendkos, "The Death of Richie" is a drama about a teen, Richie Werner (Robby Benson), who turns to drugs and increasingly troubles his family to the point that his father (Ben Gazzara) is compelled to take extreme measures in solving the problem.
