About Shattered

"Shattered" is a gripping thriller movie released in the year 1991. It is a suspenseful story about a man who loses his memory in a terrible car accident. As he tries to regain his memory, he is faced with uncovering the harsh reality of his former life, as well as a looming suspicion of his wife's infidelity. This intricate subterfuge lays the backdrop for one of the most unexpected plot twists in cinematic history.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Wolfgang Petersen who was acclaimed for his brilliant direction in the film. The production was done by Sony Pictures.

Actors

• Tom Berenger as Dan Merrick - Tom played a successful architect who suffers from amnesia from a car crash. His portrayal is haunted and intensely captivating.
• Greta Scacchi as Judith Merrick - Greta plays Dan's wife who is suspected of infidelity. Her performance was gripping and convincing.
• Bob Hoskins as Gus Klein - Bob played a private detective who helps Dan. His performance added a valuable contribution to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was initially offered to Harrison Ford, but he turned it down.
• This film was both the first non-German language movie directed by Wolfgang Petersen and also his first film after the international hit "Das Boot".
• Bob Hoskins was only cast first as Gus, and later went on to play "Smee" with director Wolfgang Petersen in the movie "Hook".

Quotes

• Gus Klein: "You're going to make one hell of a detective. You only misread one thing."
• Dan Merrick: "What's that?"
• Gus Klein: "The bad guys... they always lie."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score was composed by Alan Silvestri, who also worked on "Forrest Gump" and "Back to the Future".
• The film features a compelling soundtrack that adds to the atmosphere and suspense of the movie.