Tattoo
“Every great love leaves its mark.”
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.
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Tattoo (1981) trailer.
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-21
Top Cast
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Bruce Dern
Karl Kinsky
Maud Adams
Maddy
Leonard Frey
Halsey
Frederikke Borge
Sandra
John Getz
Buddy
Peter Iacangelo
Dubin
Alan Leach
Customer
Cynthia Nixon
Cindy
Trish Doolan
Cheryl
Anthony Mannino
George
Lex Monson
Dudley
Patricia Roe
Doris
Jane Hoffman
Teresa
Robert Burr
Ralph
John Snyder
Hawker
Anne Andersen
Carol (model)
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Pregnant Wife
Kevin O'Rourke
Texan
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Buñuel
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- Tattoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Brooks
Joyce Buñuel, Bob Brooks
Barry De Vorzon
Arthur J. Ornitz, Michael Seresin
Thom Noble
Joseph E. Levine, Richard P. Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Brooks
Director
Joyce Buñuel
Screenplay
Joseph E. Levine
Producer
Richard P. Levine
Producer
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music Composer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Michael Seresin
Director of Photography
Thom Noble
Editor
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Kristi Zea
Costume Design
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo
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What is Tattoo about?
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.
Who directed Tattoo?
Tattoo was directed by Bob Brooks.
Who stars in Tattoo?
The principal cast of Tattoo includes Bruce Dern, Maud Adams, Leonard Frey, Frederikke Borge, John Getz.
When was Tattoo released and how long is it?
Tattoo was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Tattoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tattoo was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tattoo?
Tattoo holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).