Shatter 1974
“Mr. Shatter isn't crushproof, but cross him and he'll put you in a box!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Michael Carreras
- Networks
- Hammer Film Productions, Shaw Brothers, AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Shatter?
Topic: Film "Shatter" (1974). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 6, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Shaw Brothers, AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 27 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hammer Film Productions, Shaw Brothers, AVCO Embassy Pictures
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Topic: Film "Shatter" (1974).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Shatter (released in the US as Call Him Mr. Shatter).
Year: 1974.
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime.
Directors: Michael Carreras and Monte Hellman.
Cast: Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li, Anton Diffring, Peter Cushing.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 03/01/1975.
Plot: Shatter is an international contract killer assigned to assassinate the President of a small African country and collect his fee from a bank in the Far East. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, his life is threatened. When the bank denies knowledge of the payment, he realizes he is in a dangerous game involving the Mafia and several foreign intelligence services.
Chinese Title: 奪命刺客 (Duó mìng cìkè; Jyutping: Dyut6 ming6 chi
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“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Shatter worth watching?
Shatter holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 27 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Shatter and when was it released?
Shatter is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1974. Release status: Released.
Who directed Shatter?
Shatter was directed by Michael Carreras.
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