Nicky — Tap Character Profile

About Nicky

A local gangster who attempts to recruit Max Washington into a robbery, despite not having a personal fondness for him.

Character Facts

Played by

Joe Morton

Appears in

Tap (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Nicky — Conflict Reluctant Target — Max Washington (Gregory Hines)

  Nicky pressures Max into criminal activity, establishing a conflict of values.

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