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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 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
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
- 45.5K
- TheArchiveTV
Jul 15, 2021 · Induced by peers to use drugs, Richie is drawn deeper into a pattern of addiction, much to the horror of his girlfriend, mother, and brother. Richie's behavior is dealt with most forcefully...
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- Multicom Entertainment
The Death of Richie. 1977 · 1 hr 38 min. TV-14. Drama. ‘70s teen heartthrob Robby Benson stars in this ahead of its time movie of the week about a suburban teenager’s descent into drug addiction.
- Paul Wendkos
- January 1, 1977
- 98 min
The Death of Ritchie tells the true story of the sad death of 17 year old Ritchie Werner in the 1970's. This was a made for TV movie and was a brave even brutally realistic portrayal of the emotional turmoil in families with a drug using teenager.
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