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On the Nickel
On the Nickel
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On the Nickel

1980
1h 36m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

1h 36m

Storyline

"You can find love in the most unusual places"

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
May 8, 1980
Languages
English
Director
Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite
Production
Rose's Park Productions
Rose's Park Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Sam

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

C.G.

Penelope Allen

Penelope Allen

Rose

Hal Williams

Hal Williams

Paul

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

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James Gammon

James Gammon

Peanut John

Jack O'Leary

Big William

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