Nick of Time (1995)
An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.
Top billed cast
Johnny DeppGene Watson
Courtney ChaseLynn Watson
Charles S. DuttonHucy
Christopher WalkenMr. Smith
Roma MaffiaMs. Jones
Peter StraussBrendan Grant
Gloria ReubenKrista Brooks
Marsha MasonGov. Eleanor Grant
Miguel NájeraFranco (Governor's Bodyguard)
Bill SmitrovichOfficer Trust
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