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The Death of Richie
A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.
- Zhanri: Drama, TV Movie
- Studio: Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc., NBC
- Fjalen: drug addiction, based on true story, dysfunctional family, marijuana, overbearing father, family conflict, family tragedy, barbiturates
- Cast: Ben Gazzara, Eileen Brennan, Robby Benson, Lance Kerwin, Shirley O'Hara, Jennifer Rhodes