On the Nickel (1980)

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On the Nickel (1980) poster

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.

Director: Ralph Waite
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fred Myrow
Cinematography: Ric Waite
Editing: Wendy Greene Bricmont
Production: Rose's Park Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

affectation, cynical, mourning, philosophical, introspective, inspirational, hopeful, melodramatic, sympathetic

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed On the Nickel?
On the Nickel was directed by Ralph Waite.
Who stars in On the Nickel?
On the Nickel stars Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Penelope Allen, Hal Williams, Jack Kehoe, Lane Smith.
How long is On the Nickel?
On the Nickel has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is On the Nickel?
On the Nickel is a Drama film.
Where was On the Nickel produced?
On the Nickel was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of On the Nickel?
The themes of On the Nickel include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.