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Tornado! is a american film of genre Action released in USA on 6 may 1996 with Bruce Campbell
Tornado! (1996)
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Add to a movie listTornado! is a 1996 American television film starring Bruce Campbell and Shannon Sturges, released on May 7, 1996. It was written by John Logan and directed by Noel Nosseck.
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Storm chaser Jake Thorne (Bruce Campbell), whose friend and former graduate school advisor. Dr. Joe Branson (Ernie Hudson), has developed a machine that may be able to provide earlier tornado warnings. Samantha Callen (Shannon Sturges) is a government auditor who must determine whether Dr. Branson's project warrants more funding. Jake must try to convince Samantha that the machine is worthwhile. During the process, Jake and Samantha become romantically attracted to each other, but powerful tornadoes threaten the lives of all the major characters.Actors
Bruce Campbell
(Jake Thorne)
Shannon Sturges
(Samantha 'Sam' Callen)
Ernie Hudson
(Dr. Joe Branson)
L. Q. Jones
(Ephram Thorne)
Devon Sawa
(Dan Hatch)
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