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    The Death of Richie

    1977 · Drama · 1h 36m

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  1. 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.

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  3. 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
  4. 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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  5. Currently you are able to watch "The Death of Richie" streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Epix Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Freevee.

    • Paul Wendkos
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  6. 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
    • 47.9K
    • Retrospective - Classic Movies
  7. 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 teenagers descent into drug addiction. Subtitles: English. Starring: Robby Benson Ben Gazzara Eileen Brennan Lance Kerwin Shirley O'Hara. Directed by: Paul Wendkos.

  8. 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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