Tattoo(1981)
Every great love leaves its mark.
Tattoo Synopsis
Karl Kinsky, an unbalanced tattoo artist, becomes obsessed with Maddy, a model he meets when he is hired to body-paint several women for a photo shoot, making the women look like they have large tattoos. As Kinsky grows more obsessed with Maddy, he becomes increasingly determined that Maddy should bear his "mark" -- forever.
Tattoo (1981) is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Bob Brooks, released on October 9, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Bruce Dern, Maud Adams, Leonard Frey and Frederikke Borge. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Brooks
- Writers:
- Joyce Buñuel, Bob Brooks
- Producers:
- Joseph E. Levine, Richard P. Levine
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Barry De Vorzon
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Tattoo (1981) Trailer
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Tattoo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Dern
as Karl Kinsky
Maud Adams
as Maddy
Leonard Frey
as Halsey
- Frederikke Borge
Frederikke Borge
as Sandra
John Getz
as Buddy
- Peter Iacangelo
Peter Iacangelo
as Dubin
- Alan Leach
Alan Leach
as Customer
Cynthia Nixon
as Cindy
Trish Doolan
as Cheryl
- Anthony Mannino
Anthony Mannino
as George
- Lex Monson
Lex Monson
as Dudley
- Patricia Roe
Patricia Roe
as Doris
Key crew
Directed by Bob Brooks, written by Joyce Buñuel and Bob Brooks, produced by Joseph E. Levine and Richard P. Levine.
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Tattoo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 23 ratings.
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Tattoo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tattoo online?
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Who stars in Tattoo?
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The main cast of Tattoo (1981) includes Bruce Dern, Maud Adams, Leonard Frey, Frederikke Borge and John Getz. The film was directed by Bob Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tattoo released?
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Tattoo was released on October 9, 1981 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Tattoo worth watching?
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Tattoo (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tattoo?
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