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Richie

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1hr 26min

Genre:

Drama

Release:

1977

Director:

Paul Wendkos

Starring:

Eileen Brennan, Cindy Eilbacher, Charles Fleischer ...more

Synopsis: This powerful made-for-television drama made a memorable impact on audiences in the late '70s and has earned a cult following as a result. The story focuses on Richie (Robby Benson), a well-meaning but emotionally confused teen who finds it all too easy to turn to drugs when he feels the world closing in on him. This brings him into conflict with his father, George (Ben Gazzara), a stern man who loves his son, but has trouble expressing his feelings. Both men make genuine attempts to meet each other ... Full Synopsis

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	Donald Guarisco, AMG Review This made-for-television movie is not the cornball anti-drug relic one might expect it to be. In fact, Death of Richie retains a considerable amount of dramatic power despite its age thanks to a solid combination of affecting performances and sensitive filmmaking. It draws its key strength from a pair of powerhouse performances by Ben Gazzara and Robby Benson. Gazzara manages to infuse his stern parent ... Full Review

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