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 poster
On the Nickel (44 years)

You can find love in the most unusual places

  • Release day: Thursday, May 08, 1980
  • Runtime: 96 minutes