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Twister poster
Movie1996 · 1 hr 53 min · English

Twister

The dark side of nature.

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An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.

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Helen Hunt

Jo

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Bill

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Jami Gertz

Melissa

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Cary Elwes

Jonas

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Lois Smith

Aunt Meg

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

Dusty

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DirectorJan de Bont
OriginUnited States
Budget$92,000,000
Revenue$494,471,524
StatusReleased
Original languageEnglish

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Amblin EntertainmentUniversal PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures

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