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On the Nickel (1980)

1980-05-08 · 1h 36m · EN
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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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Ralph WaiteDirector, Writer

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Donald MoffatDonald MoffatSamRalph WaiteRalph WaiteC.G.Penelope AllenPenelope AllenRoseHal WilliamsHal WilliamsPaulJack KehoeJack KehoeBad MoodLane SmithLane SmithPreacherJames GammonJames GammonPeanut JohnJack O'LearyJack O'LearyBig William

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What is On the Nickel about?

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.

How long is On the Nickel?

On the Nickel has a runtime of 96 minutes.