---
title: "Shelter"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shelter-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 291672
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shelter (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shelter-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shelter is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Action, Thriller. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A US Treasury Agent clashes with corrupt colleagues involved in illegal gun running."

### Why Watch
- Features a tense conflict involving a US Treasury Agent
- Explores a storyline centered on illicit gun running

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited detailed background information is available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and thriller themes as indicated by its genre classification.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shelter-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Paulin

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Allen Nelson** as *Martin Roberts*
- **Brenda Bakke** as *Helena*
- **Peter Onorati** as *Demetrie Kostantinos*
- **Costas Mandylor** as *Nikos Kostantinos*
- **Charles Durning** as *Capt. Robert Landis*
- **Linden Ashby** as *Jimmy Parker*
- **Kurtwood Smith** as *Tom Cantrell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Shelter?
The film was released on January 16, 1998 in the US.

### Q: What genres does Shelter belong to?
It belongs to the action and thriller genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is a US Treasury Agent.

### Q: What is the primary conflict in the synopsis?
The Treasury Agent finds himself in opposition with fellow agents who are involved in gun running.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shelter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291672)
- [Shelter (2007 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelter_(2007_film))
- [Shelter (1998)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/shelter-1998)
- [Shelter (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32357218/)
- [Shelter (2014) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/603413-shelter/prehled/)

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