Teresa's Tattoo
“She wants to study, they think she should live a little!”
Synopsis
Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties. The next thing she knows, she has been drugged, kidnapped, made a redhead, tattooed, and wearing leather?!? Her captors seem to be the most inept crooks ever. They seem to have a plan, if only she could figure out why it involves her.
Top Cast
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Adrienne Shelly
Teresa / Gloria
C. Thomas Howell
Carl
Nancy McKeon
Sara
Casey Siemaszko
Michael
Jonathan Silverman
Rick
Lou Diamond Phillips
Wheeler
Anthony Clark
Mooney
Diedrich Bader
Higgins
Tippi Hedren
Evelyn Hill
K.D. Lang
Michelle
Joe Pantoliano
Bruno
Mary Kay Place
Nora
Mare Winningham
Singer
Nanette Fabray
Martha Mae
Majel Barrett
Henrietta
Melissa Etheridge
Hooker
Lisa M. Hansen
Hooker with Bird
Sean Astin
Step-Brother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Cypher
- Screenplay & Story
- Georgie Huntington, Samuel Benedict
- Original Score
- Andrew Keresztes
- Original Title
- Teresa's Tattoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures, CineTel Films, Yankee Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Cypher
Georgie Huntington, Samuel Benedict
Andrew Keresztes
Sven Kirsten
Christopher Rouse
Samuel Benedict, Lisa M. Hansen, Philip McKeon, Paul Hertzberg, Marc Rocco
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Cypher
Director
Georgie Huntington
Writer
Andrew Keresztes
Original Music Composer
Rando Schmook
Production Design
Sven Kirsten
Director of Photography
Christopher Rouse
Editor
Shanna Knecht
Costume Design
Samuel Benedict
Producer
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Philip McKeon
Producer
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teresa's Tattoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teresa's Tattoo about?
Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties. The next thing she knows, she has been drugged, kidnapped, made a redhead, tattooed, and wearing leather?!? Her captors seem to be the most inept crooks ever. They seem to have a plan, if only she could figure out why it involves her.
Who directed Teresa's Tattoo?
Teresa's Tattoo was directed by Julie Cypher.
Who stars in Teresa's Tattoo?
The principal cast of Teresa's Tattoo includes Adrienne Shelly, C. Thomas Howell, Nancy McKeon, Casey Siemaszko, Jonathan Silverman.
When was Teresa's Tattoo released and how long is it?
Teresa's Tattoo was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Teresa's Tattoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teresa's Tattoo was composed by Andrew Keresztes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Teresa's Tattoo?
Teresa's Tattoo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).