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Ticking Clock (2011): Cast & Plot

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Ticking Clock is a 2011 action thriller directed by Ernie Barbarash, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Lewis Hicks, Danielle Nicolet and Veronica Berry. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Ticking Clock (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Ernie Barbarash
Genres
Thriller , Action , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
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After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ticking Clock About?

The premise of Ticking Clock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A reporter discovers a killer’s journal detailing plans to target particular girls. He launches his own investigation, following clues that repeatedly point to a nine‑year‑old orphan residing in a group home, uncovering a chilling connection. With time running out, he races to stop the murderer before the next attack.

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Cast & crew

Ticking Clock Cast & Characters

Cuba Gooding Jr. leads the cast as Lewis Hicks, with Danielle Nicolet as Gina Hicks and Veronica Berry as Felicia Carson. Directed by Ernie Barbarash; 27 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Ticking Clock Plot Summary

What happens in Ticking Clock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Keech, Cuba Gooding Jr., murders a woman and cuts her open, then calmly hushes the crying baby in her arms, setting a chilling tone for the unraveling mystery.

Louis, an investigative reporter, finds his life tangled: a rocky marriage to Gina Hicks, Danielle Nicolet, a girlfriend named Felecia, Veronica Berry, and a career slipping away. When District Attorney Felicia tells him she’s ending the relationship, the move pushes him deeper into a dangerous chain of events. That same day, Keech kills Felicia in her own home, a brutal act that launches Louis into a frantic, confusing scramble. A struggle ends with Keech dropping a book and escaping; the volume is Keech’s journal, a key clue that promises the next murders and the motive behind them.

Full summary

The whole story of Ticking Clock, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ticking Clock?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the investigative reporter that becomes the main protagonist?
Cars

Cars in Ticking Clock

13 cars on screen, including the 2001 Volvo S60 and the 1992 Buick LeSabre.

All 13 cars
  • 2001 Volvo S60 in Ticking Clock 2001 Volvo S60 Main role
  • 1992 Buick LeSabre in Ticking Clock 1992 Buick LeSabre Important role
  • BMW 3 E90 in Ticking Clock BMW 3 E90 Minor role
  • 2006 Chevrolet Impala in Ticking Clock 2006 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Ticking Clock Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “时钟” and “Убить по расписанию”.

Also known as
  • 时钟
  • Убить по расписанию
  • Lutando Contra o Tempo
  • Időzített gyilkosság
  • Le temps presse
  • Al límite
  • Retour Mortel
  • Tikot hodin
  • Időzitett gyilkosság
  • שעון מתקתק
  • 틱킹 클락
  • Обратно броене
+7 more
  • Lovec vraha
  • Tehlikeli Geri Sayım
  • Czas zbrodni
  • 驚爆倒數
  • Вбивство за розкладом
  • Giây Phút Sinh Tử
  • Morilčev dnevnik

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Ticking Clock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ticking Clock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ticking Clock?

Ticking Clock runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Ticking Clock released?

Ticking Clock was released on January 4, 2011.

Who directed Ticking Clock?

Ticking Clock was directed by Ernie Barbarash.

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Who is in the cast of Ticking Clock?

Ticking Clock stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Lewis Hicks, Danielle Nicolet as Gina Hicks and Veronica Berry as Felicia Carson, among 27 credited actors.

Does Ticking Clock have a post-credit scene?

No. Ticking Clock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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