On the Nickel (1980)

  • NR
  • 05/08/1980 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 36m

You can find love in the most unusual places

Overview

Sam, a recovering alcoholic, feels dissatisfied with his life of sobriety and goes back in search of the good times he enjoyed with his wino friends on "the Nickel" of Los Angeles' skid row.

Ralph Waite

Director, Writer

Cast

Donald Moffat's headshot

Donald Moffat

Sam
Ralph Waite's headshot

Ralph Waite

C.G.
Penelope Allen's headshot

Penelope Allen

Rose
Hal Williams's headshot

Hal Williams

Paul
Jack Kehoe's headshot

Jack Kehoe

Bad Mood
Lane Smith's headshot

Lane Smith

Preacher
James Gammon's headshot

James Gammon

Peanut John
Jack O'Leary's headshot

Jack O'Leary

Big William

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