Shattered (1991)

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

Shattered (1991) poster

Dan Merrick comes out from a shattering car accident with amnesia. He finds that he is married to Judith who is trying to help him start his life again. He keeps getting flashbacks about events and places that he can't remember. He meets pet shop owner and part time private detective Gus Klein who has supposedly done some work for him prior to the accident. Klein helps Merrick to find out more...

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editing: Glenn Farr, Hannes Nikel
Production: Palace Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Capella International, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $22M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory

Keywords

infidelity, amnesia, wife, san francisco, california, identity, riddle, suspicion, plastic surgery, head physician, memory loss, secretary, hospital, car accident, private detective, neo-noir

Trailer

Shattered Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shattered about?
Dan Merrick comes out from a shattering car accident with amnesia. He finds that he is married to Judith who is trying to help him start his life again. He keeps getting flashbacks about events and places that he can't remember. He meets pet shop owner and part time private detective Gus Klein who has supposedly done some work for him prior to the accident. Klein helps Merrick to find out more...
Who directed Shattered?
Shattered was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who stars in Shattered?
Shattered stars Tom Berenger, Bob Hoskins, Greta Scacchi, Joanne Whalley, Corbin Bernsen, Debi A. Monahan.
How long is Shattered?
Shattered has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Shattered?
Shattered is a Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Shattered?
Shattered had a budget of $22M.
How much did Shattered gross?
Shattered grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Shattered produced?
Shattered was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Shattered?
The themes of Shattered include: Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory.