Stoney Knows How
Synopsis
A visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World: tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. A year later he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for fifty years practicing his craft. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, who receives a permanent souvenir by Old School tattoo master Stoney.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pacho Lane
- Original Title
- Stoney Knows How
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
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Pacho Lane
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Pacho Lane
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What is Stoney Knows How about?
A visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World: tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. A year later he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for fifty years practicing his craft. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, who receives a permanent souvenir by Old School tattoo master Stoney.
Who directed Stoney Knows How?
Stoney Knows How was directed by Pacho Lane.
Who stars in Stoney Knows How?
The principal cast of Stoney Knows How includes Leonard 'Stoney' St. Clair, Don Ed Hardy.
When was Stoney Knows How released and how long is it?
Stoney Knows How was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 29m.