Mr. Tornado
“One Man's Pursuit to Understand the Deadliest Storms”
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.
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Ted Fujita | Mr. Tornado | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rossi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rossi
- Original Score
- P. Andrew Willis
- Original Title
- Mr. Tornado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, Rossi Films, American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rossi
Michael Rossi
P. Andrew Willis
Jason Longo
Mark Dugas
Michael Rossi, Susan Bellows, Mark Samels
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rossi
Producer
Mark Dugas
Editor
Michael Rossi
Director
Michael Rossi
Writer
Jason Longo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Tornado
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What is Mr. Tornado about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Tornado?
Mr. Tornado was directed by Michael Rossi.
Who stars in Mr. Tornado?
The principal cast of Mr. Tornado includes Joe Morton, Ted Fujita.
When was Mr. Tornado released and how long is it?
Mr. Tornado was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Tornado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Tornado was composed by P. Andrew Willis.