The Illustrated Man(1969)
Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.
The Illustrated Man Synopsis
A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.
The Illustrated Man (1969) is a science fiction, drama and horror film directed by Jack Smight, released on March 26, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas and Don Dubbins. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Smight
- Writers:
- Howard B. Kreitsek, Ray Bradbury
- Producers:
- Howard B. Kreitsek, Ted Mann
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- SKM
- Status:
- Released
The Illustrated Man (1969) Trailer
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The Illustrated Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Steiger
as Carl
Claire Bloom
as Felicia
Robert Drivas
as Willie
Don Dubbins
as Pickard
Jason Evers
as Simmons
- Tim Weldon
Tim Weldon
as John
- Christine Matchett
Christine Matchett
as Anna
Key crew
Directed by Jack Smight, written by Howard B. Kreitsek and Ray Bradbury, produced by Howard B. Kreitsek and Ted Mann.
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The Illustrated Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 74 ratings.
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The Illustrated Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Illustrated Man online?
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The Illustrated Man (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Illustrated Man?
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The main cast of The Illustrated Man (1969) includes Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins and Jason Evers. The film was directed by Jack Smight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Illustrated Man released?
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The Illustrated Man was released on March 26, 1969 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Illustrated Man worth watching?
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The Illustrated Man (1969) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Illustrated Man?
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Yes. The official The Illustrated Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.