On the Nickel 44 years old
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.
Credits
On the Nickel Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| James Gammon He was 40, 70 years old when he died | as Peanut John |
| Donald Moffat He was 49, 87 years old when he died | as Sam |
| Ralph Waite He was 51, 85 years old when he died | as C.G. |
| Hal Williams He was 41, now 85 years old | as Paul |
| Jack Kehoe He was 41, 81 years old when he died | as Bad Mood |
| Penelope Allen She was 30, now 74 years old | as Rose |
| Jack O'Leary He was 45, 54 years old when he died | as Big William |
| Lane Smith He was 44, 69 years old when he died | as Preacher |
On the Nickel Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ric Waite as Director of Photography. He was 46 (78) years old when He died | Camera |
| Fred Myrow as Music. He was 40 (59) years old when He died | Sound |
| Tom Waits as Music. He was 30 (now 74) years old | Sound |
| Ralph Waite as Director. He was 51 (85) years old when He died | Directing |
| Ralph Waite as Writer. He was 51 (85) years old when He died | Writing |
On the Nickel (44 years)
You can find love in the most unusual places
- Release day: Thursday, May 08, 1980
- Runtime: 96 minutes