The Tattoo (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, The Tattoo is a comedy film directed by Denys de La Patellière, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
Who’s in it. The Tattoo stars Jean Gabin as Comte Enguerand de Montignac, dit « Legrain », Louis de Funès as Félicien Mézeray, Paul Mercey as Pellot and Yves Barsacq as Le postier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Tattoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tattoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tattoo (1968)?
- In CA, The Tattoo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tattoo worth watching?
- The Tattoo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tattoo?
- The Tattoo stars Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Paul Mercey, Yves Barsacq and Dominique Davray.
- When was The Tattoo released?
- The Tattoo was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.