On the Nickel (1980)

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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Donald Moffat

Sam

Ralph Waite

C.G.

Penelope Allen

Rose

Hal Williams

Paul

Jack Kehoe

Bad Mood

Lane Smith

Preacher

James Gammon

Peanut John

J

Jack O'Leary

Big William

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