Tornado! is a made for TV movie starring Bruce Campbell and Shannon Sturges, released on May 7, 1996. It was written by John Logan and directed by Noel Nosseck. Plot The movie's main character is storm chaser Jake Thome (Bruce Campbell), whose friend Dr. Joe Branson (Ernie Hudson) has developed a machine that may be able to provide earlier tornado warnings. Samantha Callen (Shannon Sturges) is an accountant who must determine whether Dr. Branson's project warrants more funding. Jake must try to… (More on Tornado)