Tornado is a 2025 British period action drama film written and directed by John Maclean. Set in 1790s Britain, the story follows a Japanese puppeteer’s daughter, Tornado, who becomes entangled with a ruthless crime gang led by Sugarman and his son, Little Sugar. As their traveling samurai show crosses paths with these criminals, Tornado devises a plan to outwit them, leading to a tale of survival and revenge.
Movie Title: Tornado
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: June 13, 2025 (United Kingdom)
Director: John Maclean
Writers: John Maclean, Kate Leys
Producers: Leonora Darby, James Harris, Mark Lane
Production Companies: Tea Shop Productions
Distributor: Lionsgate UK
Cast and Roles:
- Kōki as Tornado
- Jack Lowden as Little Sugar
- Takehiro Hira as Fujin
- Tim Roth as Sugarman
- Joanne Whalley
- Rory McCann as Kitten
- Alex Macqueen as The Laird
- Jamie Michie as Archer
- Douglas Russell as Lazy Legs
- Jack Morris as Squid Lips
- Bryan Michael Mills as Musician Bandit
Running Time: 91 minutes
Age Rating: 15 (UK)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Music: Jed Kurzel
Cinematography: Robbie Ryan
Editing: Ryan Morrison, Selina Macarthur
Note:
Tornado premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival on February 26, 2025, and is scheduled for a UK release on June 13, 2025.
