Ticker 2001
"When the countdown hits zero, you're dead"
Ticker (2001) is a gritty, high-stakes action-thriller from director Albert Pyun, set against the rain-slicked streets of San Francisco.
Director: Albert Pyun
Cast
Tom Sizemore
Det. Ray Nettles
Steven Seagal
Frank Glass
Dennis Hopper
Alex Swan
Jaime Pressly
Claire Manning
Nas
Det. Art 'Fuzzy' Rice
Rozonda Thomas
Lilly
Peter Greene
Det. Artie Pluchinsky
Kevin Gage
Pooch
Michael Halsey
Vershbow
Norbert Weisser
Dugger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ticker (2001) about?
Ticker (2001) follows San Francisco detective Ray Nettles and his partner as they hunt a ruthless local terrorist cell. When the group's scientist member is arrested, the terrorist leader threatens to detonate bombs across the city unless she is freed, forcing Nettles to team up with an explosive expert to stop the attack before time runs out.
Who directed Ticker?
Ticker was directed by cult action filmmaker Albert Pyun, who built a career on gritty, fast-paced genre fare throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Who stars in Ticker?
The film stars Tom Sizemore as lead detective Ray Nettles, alongside Steven Seagal as explosive expert Frank Glass, Dennis Hopper as the terrorist leader Swan, Jaime Pressly as scientist Claire Manning, plus supporting roles from rapper Nas and singer Rozonda Thomas.
Is Ticker (2001) worth watching?
Ticker (2001) delivers exactly what fans of early 2000s raw, no-frills action-crime thrillers are looking for, with a stacked cast and relentless ticking-clock tension. While it doesn't break new ground for the genre, it's a solid, fast-paced watch for anyone who enjoys gritty counter-terrorism plots and over-the-top action set pieces.
How long is Ticker?
Ticker (2001) has a runtime of 92 minutes, making it a tight, fast-paced watch that never drags.
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About Ticker (2001) — Gritty Terrorist Thriller Full Movie Info
Ticker (2001) is a gritty, high-stakes action-thriller from director Albert Pyun, set against the rain-slicked streets of San Francisco. The film follows hard-nosed local detective Ray Nettles and his loyal partner Fuzzy as they take on one of the city's most dangerous and unpredictable terrorist gangs. When the cell's key member, brilliant scientist Claire Manning, is taken into custody, the group's ruthless leader Swan issues a terrifying ultimatum: he will detonate hidden bombs across the city unless Manning is released immediately. Faced with the threat of mass civilian casualties, Nettles reaches out to Frank Glass, a seasoned explosive expert, to help track down the bombs and outmaneuver Swan before the countdown hits zero.
The film leans into the tense, ticking-clock energy that defined early 2000s action-thriller fare, balancing explosive set pieces with moral dilemmas about the cost of saving a city. Its stacked cast features Tom Sizemore as the determined Nettles, Steven Seagal as the no-nonsense Glass, Dennis Hopper as the unhinged Swan, Jaime Pressly as Manning, plus memorable supporting turns from Nas and Rozonda Thomas. Blending crime, adventure, and heart-pounding thriller beats, Ticker (2001) delivers a relentless, unflinching look at the chaos of urban terrorism and the impossible choices first responders face when every second counts.
