Atomic Twister (TV 2002)

The staff of a nuclear reactor must struggle to avert a disaster when tornadoes cause damage that threatens to start a meltdown.

Director:

Bill Corcoran

Writer:

Ron McGee

Stars:

Sharon Lawrence, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Carl Lewis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sharon Lawrence	...	Corrine Maguire
Mark-Paul Gosselaar	...	Deputy Jake Hannah
Carl Lewis	...	Securityman Stu
Jonathan Blick	...	Potter (as Johnny Blick)
Daniel Costello	...	Campbell Maguire
Charmaine Guest	...	Ashley Bishop
George Henare	...	Manuel Fluentez
John Leigh	...	Deputy Rollins
John Sumner	...	Neville
Corbin Bernsen	...	Sheriff C.B. Bishop
David Aston	...	Man at Cliff
Paul Barrett	...	Fuel Tanker Driver
Grant Bridger	...	Maguire's Neighbor
Katrina Devine	...	Gloria
Peter Feeney	...	Fireman

Storyline

When tornadoes hit a nuclear power plant, critically damaging the plant's cooling system, the results could be catastrophic. Atomic Twister, a countdown to disaster, traces an extraordinary day in the lives of small town citizens who unexpectedly find themselves facing the possibility of mass destruction.

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Plot Keywords:

disaster | tornado | sheriff | deputy | nuclear power plant | 

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Taglines:

It Takes A Disaster to Make A Hero.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 June 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alerte maximum

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Once Upon a Time Films, TBS Superstation

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene with Jake pulling Ashley from the car, you can see the wire that is pulling the car further once he has her free.

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Quotes

[There are strong winds outside the police station]
Police Officer: It's only a tornado watch right now!
Jake: Of course! They only give you a tornado warning when your house is 50 feet from where you built it!

User Reviews

Lighten up everyone - its a comedy!

I knew when I saw the description in the TV guide that this was a winner, then I forgot it was on. Luckily my friend sent me a text to say "This is SO 'so bad its good', I may pee"

What higher praise can there be!

This movie was nearly as funny as Speed 2 (we were nearly thrown out of the cinema for that one - did no-one else know it was a comedy?)

All that was missing here was George Kennedy. Although it did have Carl Lewis!!

and did anyone else pick up on the irony/symbolism of the kids playing 'Twister'? Fantastic.

Get in some pizza and plenty of alcohol, you won't have a better evening's entertainment!!