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The Illustrated Man
“Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.”
5.6 / 10• 1969• 1h 43m•PG• English
Science FictionDramaHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Rod Steiger
Carl
Lead
Claire Bloom
Felicia
Robert Drivas
Willie
Don Dubbins
Pickard
Jason Evers
Simmons
TW
Tim Weldon
John
CM
Christine Matchett
Anna
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Smight's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Illustrated Man is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
