Night of the Twisters (1996): Cast & Plot
Night of the Twisters is a 1996 action drama directed by Timothy Bond, starring David Ferry as Bob Iverson, Sumela Kay and John Schneider. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Timothy Bond
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Atlantis Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night of the Twisters About?
The premise of Night of the Twisters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on Irv Ruckman's 1984 novel, the film follows a teenage boy living on a Nebraska farm who, as a series of violent tornadoes ravage the Blainsworth area, learns to trust and connect with his stepfather, confronting both the destructive storms and his own path to adulthood.
Night of the Twisters Themes & Keywords
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- four word title
- sandwich
- eating a sandwich
- plastic cup
- responsibility
- old woman
- baby crib
- pink shirt
- 1990s
- microphone
- driving
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- driving a truck
- intercom
- hat
- jacket
- resturant
- fall the season
- ice cream cone
- trash can lid
- hit with a trash can lid
- female friendship
- friendship
- crying baby
- red head
- red hair
- television
- hug
- name tag
- rain coat
- sweater
- pink sweater
- glasses
- heavy rain
- lightning
- woman wears eyeglasses
- telling someone to shut up
- character says shut up
- man driving
- teen boy
- teen boy teen girl relationship
- handsome teen boy
- strict stepfather
- storm
- baby
- weather
- friend
- baby brother
- nebraska
- baby boy
Night of the Twisters Cast & Characters
David Ferry leads the cast as Bob Iverson, with Sumela Kay as Sarah and John Schneider as Jack Hatch. Directed by Timothy Bond; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Timothy Bond
- David Ferry as Bob Iverson
- Sumela Kay as Sarah
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John Schneider as Jack Hatch -
Devon Sawa as Dan Hatch
Also Starring in Night of the Twisters
· 23 more- Helen Hughes Grandma Belle Hatch
- Thomas Lastewka Ryan Hatch
- Amos Crawley Arthur Darlington
- Laura Bertram Stacy Darlington
- Megan Kitchen Ronnie Vae
- Lori Hallier Laura Hatch
- Ted Simonett Stan
- Scott Wickware Fireman
- Dan Petronijevic Tough Guy
- David Sutcliffe Farm Dad
- Jane Moffat Farm Mom
- Len Doncheff Gus
- Don Allison Phil
- David Berni Policeman in Gym
- Markus Parilo Harry
- Graham McPherson Officer Kelly Calvert
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- Rex Hagon News Anchor
- Deborah DeMille Maggie
- Lucas Denton Dave's Son
- Jhene Erwin Genny
- Alex Lastewka Ryan Hatch
- Cheryl Swarts Dave's Wife
- Eric Coates Dave
More from Timothy Bond
More films directed by Timothy Bond: Christmas Song, Blue Seduction, Goosebumps: Monster Blood and Family in Hiding.
Night of the Twisters Plot Summary
What happens in Night of the Twisters 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
Bob Iverson, David Ferry, a seasoned storm chaser with the Kansas State Tornado Center, is on a rural Nebraska road, tracking a menacing supercell. From his vantage, a tornado touches down almost a mile south, and he radioes a warning to a nearby family just as their daughter Sarah, Sumela Kay, arrives home from school. The warning comes in time to push them into their root cellar, moments before the twister tears through the farm above and seals a dramatic, life-changing moment for everyone involved.
Full summary
The whole story of Night of the Twisters, scene by scene
Night of the Twisters Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Night of the Twisters.
How Well Do You Know Night of the Twisters?
10 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 profession of Bob Iverson?
Cars in Night of the Twisters
23 cars on screen, including the 1994 GMC Jimmy and the 1989 Buick Electra.
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1994 GMC Jimmy Main role -
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1992 Buick Skylark Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
Night of the Twisters Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Twisters - Die Nacht der Wirbelstürme” and “Tornado”.
- Also known as
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- Twisters - Die Nacht der Wirbelstürme
- Tornado
- La Nuit du cyclone
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Movies Like Night of the Twisters
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Twister, Twister and Twisters.
Night of the Twisters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night of the Twisters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night of the Twisters?
Night of the Twisters runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Night of the Twisters released?
Night of the Twisters was released on February 18, 1996.
Who directed Night of the Twisters?
Night of the Twisters was directed by Timothy Bond.
More films by Timothy Bond Who is in the cast of Night of the Twisters?
Night of the Twisters stars David Ferry as Bob Iverson, Sumela Kay as Sarah and John Schneider as Jack Hatch, among 27 credited actors.
Does Night of the Twisters have a post-credit scene?
No. Night of the Twisters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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