Tornado (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1943, Tornado is a drama film directed by William Berke, running about 83 minutes. “A WIND FROM HELL!--blowing life...or DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The owner of an Illinois coal mine struggles to keep his business in operation, all the while unaware that among his employees is a saboteur planning destruction and chaos.
Who’s in it. Tornado stars Chester Morris as Pete Ramsey, Nancy Kelly as Victory Kane, Gwen Kenyon as Sally Vlochek and Nestor Paiva as Big Joe Vlochek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tornado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tornado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tornado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tornado (1943)?
- In US, Tornado is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tornado worth watching?
- Tornado holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tornado?
- Tornado stars Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly, Gwen Kenyon, Nestor Paiva and William Henry.
- When was Tornado released?
- Tornado was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.