Night of the Twisters (1996)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 32min
- Action, Drama
- 14 Feb 1996 (USA)
- TV Movie
The residents of a small town come face to face with a deadly and unpredictable series of tornadoes. Among them is one boy struggling to keep his family safe in the dangerous weather.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Devon Sawa | ... |
Dan Hatch
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| Amos Crawley | ... |
Arthur Jones
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| John Schneider | ... |
Jack Hatch
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| Lori Hallier | ... |
Laura Hatch
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| Laura Bertram | ... |
Stacey Jones
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| David Ferry | ... |
Bob Irisen
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| Helen Hughes | ... |
Grandma Belle Hatch
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| Jhene Erwin | ... |
Jenny
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Alex Lastewka | ... |
Ryan Hatch
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Thomas Lastewka | ... |
Ryan Hatch
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Megan Kitchen | ... |
Ronnie Vae
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Graham McPherson | ... |
Calvert
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Ted Simonett | ... |
Stan
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| Dan Petronijevic | ... |
Tough Guy
(as Daniel Petronijevic)
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Don Allison | ... |
Phil
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| Markus Parilo | ... |
Harry
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Rex Hagon | ... |
News Anchor
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Deborah DeMille | ... |
Maggie
(as Deborah deMille)
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David Berni | ... |
Policeman in Gym
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Wendy Hopkins | ... |
Policewoman
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Eric Coates | ... |
Dave in Cell
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Cheryl Swarts | ... |
Dave's Wife
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| Scott Wickware | ... |
Fireman - Underpass
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Lucas Denton | ... |
Dave's Son
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| Jane Moffat | ... |
Farm Mother
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| Sumela Kay | ... |
Sarah
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| David Sutcliffe | ... |
Farm Dad
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| Len Doncheff | ... |
Gus
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Directed by
| Timothy Bond | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Ivy Ruckman | ... | (novel "Night of the Twisters") |
| Sam Graham | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Chris Hubbell | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| William F. Burns | ... | executive producer |
| John Calvert | ... | line producer |
| Anne Marie La Traverse | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Lambermont | ... | producer |
| Wayne Rogers | ... | executive producer (as Wayne M. Rogers) |
| Stephen Roloff | ... | producer |
| Sean Ryerson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Lawrence Shragge | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Peter Benison | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gary L. Smith | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Bob Ablack | ... | colorist |
| Paul Deakin | ... | on-line editor |
| Shannon Farrell | ... | post-production coordinator |
| John Harcourt | ... | post-production director |
| Brian Lovery | ... | colorist |
| Brigitte Rabazo | ... | assistant editor |
| Kevin Slater | ... | post-production assistant |
Production Design by
| Stephen Roloff | ||
Art Direction by
| Adam Kolodziej | ||
Set Decoration by
| Paula Deresti | ||
Costume Design by
| Sherry McMorran | ||
Makeup Department
| Katarina Chovanec | ... | hair stylist |
| Ava Stone | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Steve D'Onofrio | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Lamon | ... | third assistant director |
| Ron Oxley | ... | second assistant director |
| Jamie Paul Rock | ... | second unit director |
| William Spahic | ... | first assistant director (as Bill Spahie) |
| Joanne Tickle | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
Art Department
| Rob Ballantyne | ... | first assistant art director |
| David Best | ... | art department assistant |
| Kirk Cheney | ... | construction coordinator |
| Victoria Dobson | ... | assistant designer |
| Renee Durham | ... | second assistant art director |
| Robert Hamilton | ... | set dresser |
| Frauke Illing | ... | props buyer |
| Bruce Mailing | ... | buyer |
| Darren Marsman | ... | property master |
| Keith Reaume | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Veale | ... | head carpenter |
| George Venckus | ... | lead dresser |
| Richard S. Walker | ... | lead props |
Sound Department
| Tony Currie | ... | dialogue editor |
| Christopher Donaldson | ... | sound effects assistant |
| Paul Griffin | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Jack Heeren | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Horton | ... | boom operator |
| John Laing | ... | adr editor |
| David McCallum | ... | sound effects editor |
| Dino Pigat | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Valentin Pricop | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Michael Kavanagh | ... | special effects (as Michael Kavanaugh) |
| Jim McGillivary | ... | special effects key (uncredited) |
| David Reaume | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Paul Cormack | ... | digital compositor |
| Mike Day | ... | lead animator |
| Noel Hooper | ... | digital compositor |
| Robert Moggach | ... | cg artist: calibre digital design (as Rob Moggach) |
| Neil Williamson | ... | digital effects designer |
| Peter Denomme | ... | producer: visual effects: Calibre Digital Pictures (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Mic Jones | ... | stunt double |
| Steve Lucescu | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Maxine Dumont | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Steve Lucescu | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
| Bryan J. Thomas | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Fennessey | ... | generator operator |
| Roger Glidden | ... | grip |
| Ernie Kestler | ... | focus puller |
| Kevin LeBlanc | ... | second assistant camera (as Kevin Michael Leblanc) |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | second camera operator |
| John Rogers | ... | gaffer |
| Chris Schillinger | ... | grip |
| Norman Smith | ... | key grip |
| Myers Steven Jr. | ... | best boy (as Steve Myers) |
| Neil Trafford | ... | camera trainee |
| Scott Wenge | ... | assistant grip |
| Billy Wilson | ... | electrician |
| Kenneth J. Withers | ... | camera operator (as Ken Withers) |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting |
| Sharon Forrest | ... | casting: open (as Sharon Forest) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Heather Blurton | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Victoria Dobson | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Anita Simard | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Snyder Erik | ... | location manager (as Erick Snyder) |
| Brandon Long | ... | location production assistant |
| Chris Shaw | ... | location assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Daniela Saioni | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Whelan Jr. | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Allison Brenner | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Bukator | ... | production accountant |
| Robert Crawford Jr. | ... | executive consultant (as Robert L. Crawford) |
| Ruth Dyer | ... | publicity: Atlantis Films Limited |
| Bruce D. Johnson | ... | executive consultant |
| Randi Kirshenbaum | ... | legal counsel |
| Nick Kontsalakis | ... | assistant accountant |
| Kirsten Marshall | ... | production coordinator |
| Craig Merritt | ... | production controller |
| Shannon O'Connor | ... | researcher |
| Karen Osmer | ... | publicity: The Family Channel |
| Timothy Storey | ... | production secretary |
| Barbara Chomos | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Atlantis Films
- Canadian Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) (produced in association with)
- Government of Canada
- MTM Enterprises (in association with)
- Ontario Film Development Corporation (produced in association with)
- PorchLight Entertainment
- The Family Channel (in association with)
Distributors
- The Family Channel (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Arcade Movie Company (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Arcade Video (Germany) (VHS)
- Bridge Pictures (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (1997) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television (2002) (United States) (tv)
- Feature Films for Families (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1996) (Canada) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Mangpong (Thailand) (DVD)
- Nipponherarudoeiga (1996) (Japan) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Nipponherarudoeiga (1996) (Japan) (VHS) (subbed)
- RTL2 (2001) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL2 (2002) (Germany) (tv)
- Sandstar Family Entertainment (United States) (VHS) (edited version)
- Schröder Media (2017) (Austria) (DVD)
- Schröder Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tele 5 (2006) (Germany) (tv)
- Tele 5 (2007) (Germany) (tv)
- Tele 5 (2008) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
- Calibre Digital Pictures (3-D computer effects)
- Laird McMurray Film Service
- LairdFX
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Casablanca Sound Services (sound facilities)
- Darlene Kaplan Casting (principal casting: L.A.)
- Diane Kerbel Casting (principal casting)
- Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) (acknowledgement)
- Film Opticals of Canada (post-production facilities)
- IATSE Local 667 (I.A.T.S.E. 667, acknowledgement)
- Medallion-PFA Film & Video (lab and film facility)
- Motion Pictures Guarantors (completion bond)
- National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) (acknowledgement)
- Nebraska Film Office (special thanks)
- Ontario Film Development Corporation (special thanks)
- Soundmix Ltd. (sound facilities)
- University of Nebraska,The (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Nebraska farm community is plagued by a storm with a series of tornados acting against normal patterns. Dan is left at home to look after his baby brother Ryan along with his friend Arthur while Dan's mother is at work. His stepfather goes to check on his grandmother. When a tornado destroys the house, Dan and Arthur attempt to re-unite the family
Written by Jim Brawn |
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| Taglines | They never saw it coming. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The novel was inspired by the 1980 Grand Island tornado outbreak which in turn was adapted for the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Just before the tornado hits Dan's house, two scenes showing the shingles on the roof lifting up also show the rain falling vertically. Winds strong enough to cause the roof tiles to lift up would violently blow the rain almost horizontally. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Boys Club (Staunch on Film #7) (2018). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The ending credits do not display the full cast. See more » |
| Quotes |
Arthur Jones:
[the words "TORNADO WARNING" are flashing on the TV screen]
What does that thing mean? Dan Hatch: It basically means we're in deep trouble. See more » |