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The Illustrated Man

PG19691h 43mJack Smight
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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"Don't dare stare at the illustrated man."

A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.

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What is The Illustrated Man (1969) about?

A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.

Who stars in The Illustrated Man?

The Illustrated Man stars Rod Steiger (Carl), Claire Bloom (Felicia), Robert Drivas (Willie), Don Dubbins (Pickard), Jason Evers (Simmons). The film was directed by Jack Smight.

How long is The Illustrated Man?

The Illustrated Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is The Illustrated Man worth watching?

The Illustrated Man holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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