Shatter (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Shatter is an action and thriller film directed by Michael Carreras, running about 90 minutes. “Mr. Shatter isn't crushproof, but cross him and he'll put you in a box!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shatter, an international contract killer, has been assigned to assassinate the President of a small African country and collect his fee from a bank in the Far East. On arrival in Hong Kong his life is threatened and when the bank denies all knowledge of payment arrangements, he realises he has been drawn into a dangerous game where there are no rules. Amongst the players are the Mafia and several foreign intelligence services and the stakes being played for are deadly.
Who’s in it. Shatter stars Stuart Whitman as Shatter, Ti Lung as Tai Pah / Tai Kung, Lily Li as Mai Mee and Peter Cushing as Paul Rattwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Shatter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shatter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shatter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shatter (1974)?
- In GB, Shatter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shatter worth watching?
- Shatter holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shatter?
- Shatter stars Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li, Peter Cushing and Anton Diffring.
- When was Shatter released?
- Shatter was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.