The Death of Richie

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.

Drama TV Movie

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))