On the Nickel (1980)

Director: Ralph Waite

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.

Cast

Donald Moffat

Sam

Ralph Waite

C.G.

Penelope Allen

Rose

Hal Williams

Paul

Jack Kehoe

Bad Mood

Lane Smith

Preacher

James Gammon

Peanut John

Jack O'Leary

Big William