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Nick of Time

Nick of Time

Ninety minutes. Six bullets. No choice.

19956.21h 29m

Overview

An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.

Directed by John Badham
Written by Patrick Sheane Duncan
Produced by John Badham
Box OfficeBudget: $33.0MRevenue: $8.2M

Top Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Gene Watson

Courtney Chase

Courtney Chase

Lynn Watson

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Hucy

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Mr. Smith

Roma Maffia

Roma Maffia

Ms. Jones

Peter Strauss

Peter Strauss

Brendan Grant

Gloria Reuben

Gloria Reuben

Krista Brooks

Marsha Mason

Marsha Mason

Gov. Eleanor Grant

Miguel Nájera

Miguel Nájera

Franco (Governor's Bodyguard)

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Officer Trust

Themes & Keywords

assassinationpoliticslos angeles, california

About Nick of Time

Nick of Time is a thriller, crime, action film released in 1995 exploring themes of assassination, politics, los angeles, california. Directed by John Badham, it stars Johnny Depp, Courtney Chase, Charles S. Dutton. An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.

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