Michael Crichton

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.

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 CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1996 Twister. Jan de Bont 113 min 16mm Color silent
1979 The First Great Train Robbery Michael Crichton 110 min Color
1978 Coma Michael Crichton
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
1973 Westworld Michael Crichton 89 min Color sound