On the Nickel

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.

Full Cast of On the Nickel

Ralph Waite as C.G.

Ralph Waite

as C.G.

Ralph Waite (born June 22, 1928) is an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS T...

James Gammon as Peanut John

James Gammon

as Peanut John

James Richard Gammon (April 20, 1940 – July 16, 2010) was an American actor, known for his roles as team manager Lou ...


Crew of On the Nickel

Discover the backstage crew of On the Nickel →