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Twister (1989)

PG_13 93 min  -  Comedy  -   June 1989 (USA)
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An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Almereyda

Writers:

Mary Robison (novel), Michael Almereyda

Stars:

Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis and Crispin Glover
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Twister -- As a tornado writhes across the sprawling family estate of Kansas soda pop and miniature golf magnate Eugene Cleveland, the family inside is oblivious to the weather, caught up in their nown offbeat neuroses.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harry Dean Stanton ...
Cleveland
Suzy Amis ...
Maureen Cleveland
Crispin Glover ...
Howdy
Dylan McDermott ...
Chris
Jenny Wright Jenny Wright ...
Stephanie
Lindsay Christman Lindsay Christman ...
Violet
Charlayne Woodard ...
Lola (as Charlaine Woodard)
Lois Chiles ...
Virginia
David Brown David Brown ...
Bob Breevort
William S. Burroughs ...
Man in Barn (as William Burroughs)
Joyce Cavarozzi Joyce Cavarozzi ...
Woman in Bathroom
Sarah Cochran Sarah Cochran ...
Tomboy Girl
Donal Donnelly ...
Doctor
Raleigh Lackey Raleigh Lackey ...
Stan Manley
Ralfe D. Reber Ralfe D. Reber ...
Golfer
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An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. Also living at the farm is his layabout daughter and her precocious 8 year old daughter, his would-be artist son, the son's fiancée, and the black maid. Also thrown into the mix is the daughter's ex-husband, a ne-er-do-well who is seeking to get back in his ex-wife's good graces. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dysfunctional | Dysfunctional Family | One Word Title | Based On Novel

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A Comic Adventure In Windy Living. See more »

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Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Talpalatnyi tornádó See more »

Filming Locations:

Wichita, Kansas, USA

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Vestron Pictures See more »
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Dolby

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Color

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1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Boom mic visible: When everyone is in the basement and discussing what they would do during their "last hour", a boom mic comes down in front of the painting just behind Howdy (Crispin Glover) right after Stephanie's answer. See more »

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"DANCE ETIQUETTE"
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