The Tattoo
1968, French. Directed by Denys de La Patellière.
An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Denys de La PatellièreDirector
- Jean GabinComte Enguerand de Montignac,alias « Legrain »
- Louis de FunèsFélicien Mézeray
- Dominique DavraySuzanne Mézeray
- Paul MerceyMaurice Pellot, entrepreneur
- Yves Barsacqle postier de Montignac
- Henri VirlogeuxM. Dubois, le peintre
- Hubert Deschampse Pr Mortemont, dermatologue
- Jean-Pierre DarrasLucien, facteur de Montignac
- Patrick PréjeanDetective #1
- Joe WarfieldLarsen, l’un des acheteurs américains du tatouage (celui qui parle bien français)
- Donald von KurtzSmith, l’autre acheteur américain
- Ibrahim Seckle valet de Mézeray
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1968
- Original title
- Le Tatoué
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Alphonse Boudard
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The Tattoo: quick answers
Is The Tattoo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tattoo?
The Tattoo runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Tattoo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tattoo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tattoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tattoo yet.
Which OTT platform is The Tattoo on?
The Tattoo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 1968. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tattoo?
If you liked The Tattoo, try Hot Shots! Part Deux, Greedy, The Paper Tigers.
Who directed The Tattoo?
The Tattoo (1968) was directed by Denys de La Patellière and stars Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Dominique Davray.