Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed On the Nickel?

On the Nickel was directed by Ralph Waite.

Is On the Nickel worth watching?

On the Nickel holds an average rating of 7.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.

How long is On the Nickel?

On the Nickel runs for 1h 36min, and was released in 1980.

On the Nickel

Name: On the Nickel
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Penelope Allen, Hal Williams, Jack Kehoe

1980

1h 36min

7.0

Drama

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Overview

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.