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The Death of Richie (1977)97 minDramaRating 61/100

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 and his parents feel like they can no longer cope.

Cast: Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin, Shirley O'Hara, Jennifer Rhodes, John Zaremba

Director: Paul Wendkos