Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008)
John Michael Crichton was an American author and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
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Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1973–1996) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Westworld | Michael Crichton | 89 min | Color | sound | |
| 1976 | Reaching out : | Ken Tyler / master printer a film by Avery/Tirce Productions ; directed by Lee Tirce & Sid Avery ; written by Lee Tirce. | 29 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1978 | Coma | Michael Crichton | ||||
| 1979 | The First Great Train Robbery | Michael Crichton | 110 min | Color | ||
| 1996 | Twister. | Jan de Bont | 113 min | 16mm | Color | silent |