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On the Nickel (1980)
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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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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Genre:Drama
Written By:Ralph Waite
In Theaters:5/8/1980
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Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Rose's Park Productions
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