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On the Nickel

On the Nickel

You can find love in the most unusual places

7.0(4)

1h 36m

1980

Released

en

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.

Release Date

May 8, 1980

Production

Rose's Park Productions

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Cast

8 people

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Sam

Acting

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

C.G.

Acting

Penelope Allen

Penelope Allen

Rose

Acting

Hal Williams

Hal Williams

Paul

Acting

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

Bad Mood

Acting

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

Preacher

Acting

James Gammon

James Gammon

Peanut John

Acting

Jack O'Leary

Big William

Acting

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