Mr. Tornado(2020)
One Man's Pursuit to Understand the Deadliest Storms
Mr. Tornado Synopsis
Meteorologist Tetsuya Theodore "Ted" Fujita spent ten months studying The Super Outbreak of 1974, which was the most intense tornado outbreak on record. Mr. Tornado is the remarkable story of the man whose groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives and helped Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.
Mr. Tornado (2020) is a documentary film directed by Michael Rossi, released on May 19, 2020 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Joe Morton and Ted Fujita. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Rossi
- Writers:
- Michael Rossi
- Producers:
- Michael Rossi
- Cinematographer:
- Jason Longo
- Production:
- PBS American Experience, Rossi Films, American Experience Films
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Tornado (2020) Trailer
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Mr. Tornado Cast & Crew
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Directed by Michael Rossi, written by Michael Rossi, produced by Michael Rossi.
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Mr. Tornado – Frequently Asked Questions
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Mr. Tornado (2020) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Tornado?
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The main cast of Mr. Tornado (2020) includes Joe Morton and Ted Fujita. The film was directed by Michael Rossi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Tornado released?
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Mr. Tornado was released on May 19, 2020 and runs for 54m.
Is Mr. Tornado worth watching?
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Mr. Tornado (2020) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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