The Tattoo
Le Tatoué
Synopsis
An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Louis de Funes et Jean Gabin 1968 / Le Tatoue / Original Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-03
Top Cast
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Jean Gabin
Comte Enguerand de Montignac,alias « Legrain »
Louis de Funès
Félicien Mézeray
Dominique Davray
Suzanne Mézeray
Paul Mercey
Maurice Pellot, entrepreneur
Yves Barsacq
le postier de Montignac
Henri Virlogeux
M. Dubois, le peintre
Hubert Deschamps
e Pr Mortemont, dermatologue
Jean-Pierre Darras
Lucien, facteur de Montignac
Patrick Préjean
Detective #1
Joe Warfield
Larsen, l’un des acheteurs américains du tatouage (celui qui parle bien français)
Donald von Kurtz
Smith, l’autre acheteur américain
Ibrahim Seck
le valet de Mézeray
Pierre Maguelon
Detective #1
Pierre Tornade
le brigadier de Montignac
Lyne Chardonnet
Valérie Mézeray, fille de Félicien
Pierre Guéant
Richard Mézeray, fils de Félicien
Michel Tureau
le réalisateur de l’émission Chefs-d'œuvre en péril
Michel Barbey
le pilote d’hélicoptère
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Alphonse Boudard
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Le Tatoué
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Copernic, Les Films Corona, Ascot Cineraid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Alphonse Boudard, Pascal Jardin
Georges Garvarentz
Sacha Vierny
Claude Durand
Maurice Jacquin, Ralph Baum
Department Leadership Roster
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Denys de La Patellière
Director
Maurice Jacquin
Producer
Claude Durand
Editor
Alphonse Boudard
Screenplay
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Ralph Baum
Producer
Alphonse Boudard
Writer
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tattoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tattoo about?
An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
Who directed The Tattoo?
The Tattoo was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in The Tattoo?
The principal cast of The Tattoo includes Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Dominique Davray, Paul Mercey, Yves Barsacq.
When was The Tattoo released and how long is it?
The Tattoo was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tattoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tattoo was composed by Georges Garvarentz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tattoo?
The Tattoo holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).