Atomic Twister (2002): Cast & Plot
Atomic Twister is a 2002 action thriller directed by Bill Corcoran, starring Carl Lewis as Securityman Stu, Sharon Lawrence and John Sumner. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Bill Corcoran
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Atomic Twister About?
The premise of Atomic Twister without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Count down to disaster as tornadoes slam a nuclear power plant, crippling its cooling system and threatening a catastrophic release. Atomic Twister follows an unforgettable day for the town’s residents, who suddenly confront the looming danger of mass destruction while emergency crews race against time to contain the fallout and protect the community.
Atomic Twister Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- disaster film
- child in jeopardy
- disaster
- sheriff
- deputy
- nuclear power plant
- nuclear reactor
- tornado
- radio
- fire hose
- exploding car
- diesel engine
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- dead girl
- combine harvester
- nuclear power station
Atomic Twister Cast & Characters
Carl Lewis leads the cast as Securityman Stu, with Sharon Lawrence as Corrine Maguire and John Sumner as Neville. Directed by Bill Corcoran; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Corcoran
- Carl Lewis as Securityman Stu
- Sharon Lawrence as Corrine Maguire
- John Sumner as Neville
- Daniel Costello as Campbell Maguire
Also Starring in Atomic Twister
· 22 more- Joanna Morrison Stacy
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar Deputy Jake Hannah
- John Leigh Deputy Rollins
- Charmaine Guest Ashley Bishop
- Paul Barrett Fuel Tanker Driver
- Corbin Bernsen Sheriff C.B. Bishop
- George Henare Manuel Fluentez
- James Gaylyn Dr. Martin Jennings
- Sara Wiseman Lisa Gilmore
- Peter Feeney Fireman
- Jak Wyld Office Clerk (uncredited)
- Roz Turnbull Jake's Mother
- David Aston Man at Cliff
- Katrina Devine Gloria
- Jonathan Blick Potter
- Grant Bridger Maguire's Neighbor
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- Michele Hine Melissa Mitchell
- Meryl Main Gail Clark
- Ashleigh Seagar Sheilah
- Louise Wallace Reporter
- Taylor Garton Boy Scout
- Jared Michael Thomas Young Jake
More from Bill Corcoran
More films directed by Bill Corcoran: A Widow Seduced, A Tiny Home Christmas, Christmas in Toyland and Bad Influence.
Atomic Twister Plot Summary
What happens in Atomic Twister from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two devastating tornadoes tear through Hellman-Klein Nuclear Power Plant in Bassett County, West Tennessee, leaving the facility trembling and severely damaged. The first strike cripples a power transformer and a generator, and the plant’s security guard Stu [Carl Lewis] is killed in the chaos, plunging the site into a precarious state with very little power to operate. The collapse of critical systems forces everyone to improvise as the situation quickly grows from bad to worse.
Full summary
The whole story of Atomic Twister, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Atomic Twister?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the security guard who is killed when the tornado damages the power transformer?
Cars in Atomic Twister
21 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Bronco and the 1997 Freightliner FLC 112.
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1992 Pontiac Grand Am Important role -
1995 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Atomic Twister Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Alerte Maximum” and “Tappava tornado”.
- Also known as
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- Alerte Maximum
- Tappava tornado
- Twister 2
- Furacão Atomico
- Atomic Twister - Sturm Des Untergangs
- Nükleer Hortum
- Atomvihar
- Furacão Atômico
- Atómové tornádo
- Atomowa burza
- Ядерный смерч
- 原子风暴
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Atomic Twister FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Atomic Twister, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Atomic Twister?
Atomic Twister runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Atomic Twister released?
Atomic Twister was released on June 9, 2002.
Who directed Atomic Twister?
Atomic Twister was directed by Bill Corcoran.
More films by Bill Corcoran Who is in the cast of Atomic Twister?
Atomic Twister stars Carl Lewis as Securityman Stu, Sharon Lawrence as Corrine Maguire and John Sumner as Neville, among 26 credited actors.
Does Atomic Twister have a post-credit scene?
No. Atomic Twister has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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