Twister [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures and Universal Pictures present ; an Amblin Entertainment production ; a Jan de Bont film ; written by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bryce and Michael Crichton ; directed by Jan de Bont ; executive producers, Steven Spielberg, Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Gerald R. Molen
A scientist is determined to discover a better way of predicting tornadoes with a device that shoots thousands of little trackers into the eye of the storm. Trouble is, getting it there is very dangerous.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419892797
- ISBN: 9781419892790
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (113 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- Edition: Widescreen
- Distributor: Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2009]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.Special features: Behind-the-scenes documentary Anatomy of the twister; feature-length audio commentary by director Jan de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier; music video: Van Halen's Humans being; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Jack N. Green; editor, Michael Kahn; music, Mark Mancina ; production designer, Joseph Nemec ; costume designer, Ellen Mirojnick ; casting by Risa Bramon Garcia ; visual effects supervisor, Stefen Fangmeier ; visual effects producer, Kim Bromley Carson.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Lois Smith, Alan Ruck, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeremy Davies, Todd Field, Zach Grenier, Nicholas Sadler, Abraham Benrubi, Jake Busey.
- Target Audience Note:
- Rating: PG-13; for intense depiction of very bad weather.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; widescreen; enhanced for widescreen TV's; dual-layer format; region 1; Dolby digital, Dolby surround 5.1.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- For private home use only.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.English or French dialogue; Spanish, English or French subtitles.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Tornadoes > Oklahoma > Drama.
Tornado warning systems > Oklahoma > Drama.
Severe storms > Oklahoma > Forecasting > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Oklahoma > Drama.
Oklahoma > Drama. - Genre:
- Disaster films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures).
Action and adventure films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Videorecordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 24 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 26 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | PG-13 DVD TWI (Text) | 30229100393460 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD TWISTER (Text) | 39493107929392 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100203626 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD TWI (Text) | 50503011038207 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | DVD M0810 (Text) | 38344101454013 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (PG-13) (Text)
Item Description: PG-13
|
30441100555127 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD T (Text) | 31781063601981 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD T (Text) | 33115007668766 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | DVD ACTION RATING PG13 (Text) | 2112502324350 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | DVD T (Text) | 31781064252834 | Adult Video | Available | - |
