On the Nickel

7.0 1980 96 min
Drama

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.

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Director
Ralph Waite
Writer
Ralph Waite

Cast

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Donald Moffat Sam
Ralph Waite C.G.
Penelope Allen Rose
Hal Williams Paul
Jack Kehoe Bad Mood
Lane Smith Preacher
James Gammon Peanut John
Jack O'Leary Big William

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