Tattoo (1982): Cast & Plot
Tattoo is a 1982 romantic drama directed by Banmei Takahashi, starring Shigeru Izumiya as Tattooer, Ren Osugi and Yoshio Harada. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Banmei Takahashi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Art Theatre Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tattoo About?
The premise of Tattoo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An ardent culture-vulture youth, previously charged for the murder of a woman when he was young, plans to hold hostage a local bank.
Tattoo Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- murder
- woman
- yakuza
- tattoo
- mother son relationship
Tattoo Cast & Characters
Shigeru Izumiya leads the cast as Tattooer, with Ren Osugi as Drunk at the ferry terminal and Yoshio Harada as Bookstore Father. Directed by Banmei Takahashi; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Banmei Takahashi
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Shigeru Izumiya as Tattooer - Ren Osugi as Drunk at the ferry terminal
- Yoshio Harada as Bookstore Father
- Shirō Shimomoto as Sato
Also Starring in Tattoo
· 30 more- Kazuhiro Yamaji Michiyo's new lover
- Misako Watanabe Sadako Takeda
- Ryudo Uzaki Akio Takeda
- Masayoshi Nogami Man
- Jirô Chiba Teruya Shimada
- Masahiko Sakata Detective
- Keiko Takahashi Michiyo
- Ayako Ota Miyoko
- Bang-ho Cho
- Hiroshi Imaizumi Police Officer
- Hitoshi Ueki President of electric shop
- Paul Maki Mizuno
- Gorô Tarumi Michiyo's father
- Norio Nishikawa Customer at the clay shooting range
- Maiko Kazama Sanae
- Morihiko Uchiyama Takagi
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- Keiko Nishioka Middle-aged woman
- Yoshio Kamigata Customer at the clay shooting range
- Kazuko Aoki Michiyo's mother
- Jugatsu Toi Osaki
- Shinichi Ogishima Coroner
- Kenichiro Sugiyama Detective
- Eiji Muto Tetsuo Takeda
- Zhao Fanghao Cabaret waiter
- Makoto Kitano Electric shop clerk
- Yoshiko Oshiumi Satoko
- Akira Shimanuki Boyhood Akio
- Megumi Akimoto Bar Hostess
- Masuhiro Kato Police Officer
- Kan Tamura Detective
More from Banmei Takahashi
More films directed by Banmei Takahashi: A New Love in Tokyo (1994), A New Love in Tokyo, Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet and Door II: Tokyo Diary.
Tattoo Plot Summary
What happens in Tattoo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tattoo artist Karl Kinsky is approached to work with renowned photographer Halsey on temporary tattoos for swimsuit models. Despite his misgivings, Kinsky agrees to participate after seeing photographs of one of the models, Maddy.
Full summary
The whole story of Tattoo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tattoo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Karl Kinsky's profession?
Cars in Tattoo
9 cars on screen, including the 1970 BMW 2800 CS E9 and the 1973 Checker Supercab.
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1970 BMW 2800 CS E9 Important role -
1973 Checker Supercab Minor role -
1978 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1979 Honda Accord Minor role
Tattoo Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Le tatoué” and “Irezumi ari!”.
- Also known as
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- Le tatoué
- Irezumi ari!
- TATTOO〈刺青〉あり
- TATTOO あり
- TATTOO＜刺青＞あり
- Tattoo Ari
- TATTOO[刺青]あり
- 文身
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Movies Like Tattoo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tattooed Life, Tattoo and Tattoo.
Tattoo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tattoo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tattoo?
Tattoo runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Tattoo released?
Tattoo was released on June 5, 1982.
Who directed Tattoo?
Tattoo was directed by Banmei Takahashi.
More films by Banmei Takahashi Who is in the cast of Tattoo?
Tattoo stars Shigeru Izumiya as Tattooer, Ren Osugi as Drunk at the ferry terminal and Yoshio Harada as Bookstore Father, among 34 credited actors.
Does Tattoo have a post-credit scene?
No. Tattoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tattoo in?
The original language of Tattoo is Japanese.
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