On the Nickel
“You can find love in the most unusual places”
Synopsis
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.
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@ManseboArte Trailer ON THE NICKEL, de Ralph Waite, 1980
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Waite
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Waite
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- On the Nickel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Rose's Park Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite
Fred Myrow
Ric Waite
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Ralph Waite
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Waite
Director
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Ralph Waite
Writer
Ralph Waite
Producer
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Patrick R. Norris
Costume Design
Wendy Greene Bricmont
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Nickel
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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?
The principal cast of On the Nickel includes Donald Moffat, Ralph Waite, Penelope Allen, Hal Williams, Jack Kehoe.
When was On the Nickel released and how long is it?
On the Nickel was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Nickel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Nickel was composed by Fred Myrow.