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October 23, 1942 november 4, 2008 was an american author and filmmaker. The movie would go on to to be the second highest grossing. Twister was a huge commercial success, breaking opening weekend records as shown here in this 1996 daily variety article. He is best known for his science fiction, thrillers, and medical fiction. Twister goldmann allgemeine reihe michael crichton, anne m martin isbn. Michael crichton is the author of numerous bestselling action, science fiction, and thriller novels. Michael crichton, the author of the blockbuster sciencefiction novels jurassic park, the andromeda strain and state of fear, has died. John michael crichton, known as michael crichton, was born on october 28, 1942 in chicago, illinois. The original screenplay by anne marie martin and michael crichton 1996, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The original screenplay by annemarie martin, michael crichton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An exciting story about two competing teams of scientists who try. His father was a journalist and encouraged him to write and to type.

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