---
title: "Shatter"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shatter-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93754
imdb_id: "tt0074268"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shatter (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shatter-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Shatter" (1974).
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Carreras
- **Networks / Studios**: Hammer Film Productions, Shaw Brothers, AVCO Embassy Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stuart Whitman** as *Shatter*
- **Ti Lung** as *Tai Pah / Tai Kung*
- **Lily Li** as *Mai Mee*
- **Peter Cushing** as *Paul Rattwood*
- **Anton Diffring** as *Hans Leber*
- **Ko Hung** as *Japanese karate fighter*
- **Keung Hon** as *Korean taekwondo fighter*
- **James Ma Chim-Si** as *Thai Boxer*
- **Lau Nga-Ying** as *Hans Leber's Girl*
- **Lee Hoi-Sang** as *Referee Hanson Lee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shatter online?
Shatter is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Shatter?
Shatter was directed by Michael Carreras.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shatter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93754)
- [Shatter (1974) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074268/fullcredits/)
- [Shatter (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatter_(film))
- [Shatter (1974) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93754-shatter/cast)
- [10 Best Mrinal Sen Movies, Ranked - High On Films](https://www.highonfilms.com/best-mrinal-sen-movies/)
- [Shatter (1974) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shatter/credits)

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