The Death of Richie (1977)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.022 |
Directed By
Paul Wendkos
Crew
Valerie Elconin
John McGreevey
Thomas Thompson
Paul Wendkos
Robert B. Hauser
Fred Karlin
Caro Jones
Michael Economou
Kathy Thomas
Maurice Vaccarino
Foster H. Phinney
Steve Siporin
James Hulsey
Dan Carlin Sr.
Charles B. Fitzsimons
Jesse Wayne
Michael Jaffe
Bill McLaughlin
Sam F. Shaw
TOP CAST
Ben Gazzara
George Werner
Eileen Brennan
Carol Werner
Robby Benson
Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin
Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes
Elaine
John Zaremba
Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett
Eddie
Charles Fleischer
Brick
Clint Howard
Peanuts
Harry Gold
Mark
Cindy Eilbacher
Sheila
Susan Pratt
Janie
Sean Roche
Pat
John Friedrich
Kurt
Jane Marla Robbins
Nancy
Herb Voland
Morris Polk
Kathryn Ish
Mrs. Sullivan
Tom Tarpey
Mr. Sullivan
Alice Hirson
Mrs. Blair
Richard Stahl
Arthur Edmunds
Barry Miller
Domenic
William Bogert
Ernie
Al Dunlap
Ken
Richard Seff
Mr. Perzik
Carol Locatell
The Nurse
Jack Kosslyn
The Principal
Judith Searle
Miss Franklin
Alan Haufrect
Dr. Chekko
Alan McRae
Officer Cass
Paul Larson
Minister
Robina Suwol
Receptionist
Anne Newman Bacal
Judge Feinberg
Edward Cross
Policeman at Accident
William Bronder
Pinball Alley Manager
Buddy Lewis
Man at Regal Burger
Ivy Bethune
Woman at Regal Burger
Elinor Childs
Waitress
Sarah Jane Miller
Woman Customer
Fred Lerner
Policeman
Rose Gregorio
Betty Firmani
Bob Harks
Priest (uncredited)
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