Detective Films Set During Typhoons

Description: Set in Africa, this film involves a hunt for man-eating lions during a typhoon-like storm. The detective work here is in tracking and understanding the behavior of the lions.

Fact: The film was based on real events that occurred in Tsavo, Kenya, in 1898, where two man-eating lions terrorized workers building a railway bridge.

Description: While focused on tornado chasers, the film includes elements of detective work in predicting and chasing storms, with a typhoon-like intensity in some scenes.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI extensively to depict weather phenomena, setting a new standard for visual effects in disaster films.

Description: During a heavy storm, a heist goes wrong, and a small-town sheriff must solve the crime amidst the chaos. The typhoon-like conditions add to the tension and urgency of the investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in a large tank filled with water to simulate the flooding caused by the storm. It was one of the most expensive films to produce at the time due to the water effects.

Description: While primarily a biographical drama, the film includes a detective-like investigation into the wrongful conviction of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, with the storm symbolizing the turmoil in his life.

Fact: Denzel Washington's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, the story involves a search and rescue mission during a typhoon, with elements of mystery and survival that align with detective themes.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing vessel lost at sea during the 1991 Perfect Storm. The movie's special effects were nominated for an Academy Award.

Description: A paleoclimatologist must navigate through a series of natural disasters, including a typhoon, to rescue his son. The film has elements of detective work in understanding and predicting the weather events.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual effects, which included realistic depictions of typhoons and other weather phenomena.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a Coast Guard rescue mission during a massive storm. The detective-like elements come from the search for survivors and piecing together what happened.

Fact: The film was based on the book "The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue" by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman.

Description: A group of thieves plan a heist during a Category 5 hurricane, but their plans are thwarted by a determined Treasury agent and a meteorologist. The typhoon adds a thrilling element to the chase and the detective work.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life event where a hurricane hit a U.S. Treasury facility in

Description: A detective must solve a murder mystery set during a massive storm. The typhoon not only complicates the investigation but also reveals hidden truths about the characters involved.

Fact: This film was shot in real-time during an actual typhoon, giving it an authentic feel. The director used the storm's natural chaos to enhance the film's suspense.

Description: A North Korean defector plans to unleash a typhoon on the world, and it's up to a South Korean intelligence officer to stop him. The film blends espionage with the natural disaster theme.

Fact: The movie was one of the most expensive Korean films ever made at the time of its release. It was also the first Korean film to be shot in the Philippines.