Tattoo 1981
“Every great love leaves its mark.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Bob Brooks
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
What is Tattoo?
Tattoo is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 9, 1981
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
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Overview
Tattoo is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tattoo artist's obsession spirals into a dangerous fixation on a model.”
- Atmospheric tension builds throughout
- Strong lead performance by Bruce Dern
- Distinctive body‑painting visual style
- The singular focus on obsession may limit narrative variety
Watch it if you appreciate moody thrillers that explore artistic fixation.
Contains intense psychological obsession and graphic body‑painting imagery, intended for mature viewers.
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What genre does Tattoo belong to?
Tattoo is classified as a thriller, drama, and horror film.
When was Tattoo released?
Tattoo was released in the United States on October 9, 1981.
Who are the principal cast members?
The film stars Bruce Dern, Maud Adamsová, Leonard Frey, Rikke Borgeová, and John Getz.
What is the central premise of the story?
An unstable tattoo artist becomes obsessed with a model and seeks to permanently mark her.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
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