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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 »

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Dan Merrick
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Gus Klein
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Judith Merrick
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Jenny Scott (as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer)
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Jeb Scott
Debi A. Monahan ...
Nancy Mercer
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Rudy Costa
Jedda Jones ...
Sadie
Scott Getlin ...
Jack Stanton
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Lydia
Donna Hardy ...
Pet Shop Woman (as Dona Hardy)
Frank Cavestani ...
Cop
Jasmin Gabler ...
Jeb's Secretary
Charlene Hall ...
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Dierk Torsek ...
Dr. Benton
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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. Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>

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


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Rated R for sensuality, language and violence | See all certifications »

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11 October 1991 (USA)  »

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$11,511,031 (USA)
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Nicole Kidman tested for the female lead. See more »

Goofs

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

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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Remade as Yakeen (2005) See more »

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"HACIENDA SOURCE"
Written by Ashley J. Irwin
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Shattered Past / Clever Twist!
20 July 2011 | by (Santa Clara, CA) – See all my reviews

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!


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