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Short mystery film

Tattoo (2011): Cast

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Tattoo is a 2011 short mystery film directed by Bill Paxton, starring James Hong as The Old Man, Powers Boothe and Daniel Henney. It runs 9 minutes.

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Tattoo (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Bill Paxton
Genre
Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tattoo About?

The premise of Tattoo without spoilers.

A mysterious young man seeks out an elderly tattooist, asking whether the artist can replicate a particular image onto his skin. The tattooist, recognizing the symbol’s deep, turbulent past, is both astonished and unsettled. He shares fragments of the image’s potent history, hinting at the weight it will carry for the stranger.

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Cast & crew

Tattoo Cast & Characters

James Hong leads the cast as The Old Man, with Powers Boothe as The Gambler and Daniel Henney as The Stranger. Directed by Bill Paxton; 4 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Tattoo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tattoo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tattoo?

Tattoo runs 9 minutes.

When was Tattoo released?

Tattoo was released on April 11, 2011.

Who directed Tattoo?

Tattoo was directed by Bill Paxton.

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Who is in the cast of Tattoo?

Tattoo stars James Hong as The Old Man, Powers Boothe as The Gambler and Daniel Henney as The Stranger, among 4 credited actors.

Does Tattoo have a post-credit scene?

No. Tattoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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