Shatter (1974)

Shatter is a 1974 martial arts release, directed by Michael Carreras and Monte Hellman, starring Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li, and more. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

Story Snapshot: Professional assassin Shatter accepts what appears to be a routine assignment, but after completing the hit, he discovers he has become the next target. Hunted by an international crime syndicate, pursued by determined police, and marked for revenge by the victim's powerful family, Shatter fights his way through the streets of Hong Kong to uncover the conspiracy behind the killing. Along the way he joins forces with unlikely allies while battling ruthless criminals in a mix of gunfights, espionage, and hard-hitting martial arts action that builds to a suspenseful finale.

Why collectors pick it: Shatter stands apart as one of the few collaborations between Hammer Films and Shaw Brothers Studio, combining British crime cinema with classic Hong Kong martial arts. Collectors enjoy the rare pairing of Stuart Whitman, Peter Cushing, and Ti Lung, along with action choreography by Tang Chia, making it a unique crossover film from the golden age of kung fu cinema.

• A.K.A.: Call Him Mr. Shatter; Shatter (鐵膽英雄)
• Director: Michael Carreras; Monte Hellman
• Producer: Michael Carreras
• Screenplay: Don Houghton
• Based On: The Shatter novels by Peter O'Donnell
• Action Director: Tang Chia
• Music: David Lindup
• Studio: Hammer Films; Shaw Brothers Studio
• Country: Hong Kong; United Kingdom
• Starring: Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li, Peter Cushing
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: All
• Running Time: 89 Minutes
• Release Year: 1974

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