Nickel Mountain (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Nikkel-Fjallið
Director: Drew Denbaum
Writer: Drew Denbaum, John Gardner
Production & Genre
Producer: line producer: Steve Golin
producer (as Jakob Magnusson): Jakob Magnússon
executive producer: David Shanks
Companies: Nickel Mountain Productions
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: americana, biological father, boyfriend leaves girlfriend, boyfriend leaves pregnant girlfriend, brief nudity, custody battle, deadbeat dad, diner, diner owner, ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship, female star appears nude, love interest, marriage, melodrama, moral dilemma, older husband younger wife, older man younger woman relationship, past coming back to haunt, sex scene, unplanned pregnancy
Story
Henry Soames owns and operates a rural diner where he befriends Willard Freud and Callie Wells. When Callie discovers she's pregnant, Willard leaves abruptly. Henry steps in to support Callie through her pregnancy. They develop feelings for each other and eventually marry. The peace is disrupted when Willard returns from his travels and wants the baby.
Summary
Nickel Mountain is a 1984 drama film directed by Drew Denbaum, based on the novel of the same name. Set in rural America, the film revolves around Henry Soames, who runs a diner and forms close bonds with two friends, Willard Freud and Callie Wells. When Callie becomes pregnant and Willard abandon her, Henry takes responsibility for Callie's well-being. Their relationship evolves into something deeper as they navigate parenthood together.
