Shattered (1991)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers:

Richard Neely (novel), Wolfgang Petersen (screenplay)

Stars:

Tom Berenger, Bob Hoskins, Greta Scacchi

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 (as Dona Hardy)
Frank Cavestani	...	Cop
Jasmin Gabler	...	Jeb's Secretary
Charlene Hall	...	Receptionist
Dierk Torsek	...	Dr. Benton

Storyline

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 is supposedly done some work for him prior to the accident. Klein helps Merrick to find out more about his past and true identity.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | accident | private detective | pet shop | amnesia | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sensuality, language and violence

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Búsqueda mortal

Filming Locations:

Manzanita, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$11,511,031 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capella International, Davis Entertainment, Palace Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman tested for the female lead.

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Goofs

When Merrick examines the chemicals container on the shipwreck it remains bright inside even after he removes the flashlight.

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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?

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Connections

Remade as Yakeen (2005)

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Soundtracks

"HACIENDA SOURCE"
Written by Ashley J. Irwin

User Reviews

Shattered Past / Clever Twist!

Pretty clever mystery that will leave you gasping when the shocking twist is revealed. Tightly woven together, Wolfgang Peterson delivers a smart story about Dan Merrick, a San Francisco businessman who can't remember his past after surviving a horrific car crash. While recovering at his lovely secluded home, Dan discovers his adoring wife Judith, played by Greta Scacchi, is cheating with another man. Dan sets forth to discover that all is not what is seems to be. Bob Hoskins as Gus, the pet shop owner / part time private eye, gives a wonderful performance as well as Joanne Whalley, who knows much more than she ever wanted to know about Dan. Slick scoring by Alan Silvestri, knock out sets, and direction make this mystery / thriller a winner!