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On the Nickel

7.019801h 36mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorRalph Waite
WriterRalph Waite
ProducerRalph Waite

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Cast · Directed by Ralph Waite

DMDonald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Sam
RWRalph Waite
Ralph Waite
C.G.
PAPenelope Allen
Penelope Allen
Rose
HWHal Williams
Hal Williams
Paul
JKJack Kehoe
Jack Kehoe
Bad Mood
LSLane Smith
Lane Smith
Preacher
JGJames Gammon
James Gammon
Peanut John
JO
Jack O'Leary
Big William

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On the Nickel — streaming FAQ

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On the Nickel hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 26, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.