Shattered (1991)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers (WGA):

Richard Neely (novel)
Wolfgang Petersen (screenplay)

Release Date:

11 October 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

A love he can't forget. A murder he can't remember.

Plot:

Dan Merrick comes out from a shattering car accident with amnesia. He finds that he is married to Judith...

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Accident | Private Detective | Memory | Amnesia

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 16

2:15 AM

SHOW

Cast

Tom Berenger	...	Dan Merrick
Bob Hoskins	...	Gus Klein
Greta Scacchi	...	Judith Merrick
Joanne Whalley	...	Jenny Scott (as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer)
Corbin Bernsen	...	Jeb Scott
Debi A. Monahan	...	Nancy Mercer
Bert Rosario	...	Rudy Costa
Jedda Jones	...	Sadie
Scott Getlin	...	Jack Stanton
Kellye Nakahara	...	Lydia
Donna Hardy	...	Pet shop woman
Frank Cavestani	...	Cop
Jasmin Gabler	...	Jeb's secretary
Charlene Hall	...	Receptionist
Dierk Torsek	...	Dr. Benton

MPAA:

Rated R for sensuality, language and violence.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Manzanita, Oregon, USA

Company:

Capella International

Goofs:

Continuity: During the chase in the woods, the right front hubcap comes off the Dodge, but but it is there in the next shot.

Quotes:

Gus Klein: So your wife had an affair. You've never had an affair, Mr. Merrick?
Dan Merrick: As a matter of fact, I have. But I'm not sure with who.
Gus Klein: [laughing] That could keep a guy on his toes, huh?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Ring (2002)

Soundtrack:

HACIENDA SOURCE

Vastly Underrated Suspense Film

With a maze of plot twists and surprises, "Shattered" is one heck of a guesser.

The plot follows Dan Merrick (Tom Berenger) after a horrifying car accident. He suffers from amnesia, and must piece his life together post-accident. As he learns more and more about his past, his life spins out of control, leaving the most horrifying revelation for the end.

"Shattered" is carefully constructed and directed by Wolfgang Peterson. His cast really brings this one together, with great performances by Berenger and Bob Hoskins. It is simply impossible to guess the events in this film as you are watching it, and it is best to go into it knowing as little as possible.

"Shattered" is an excellent effort and film that has been wrongly ignored over the years since its release. This is a great rental for a cold and rainy Saturday night.

Grade: A