The Death of Richie
1977, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 10 January 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John McGreevey
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What The Death of Richie is based on
The Death of Richie is based on a true story.
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The Death of Richie runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Death of Richie is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death of Richie?
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Who directed The Death of Richie?
The Death of Richie (1977) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson.
What is The Death of Richie based on?
The Death of Richie is based on a true story.