Tattoo (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, Tattoo is a drama film directed by Johannes Schaaf, running about 86 minutes. “Ein Film, der auf der Haut brennt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A well-off couple adopt a 16-year-old boy from an orphanage in West Berlin, but their attempts to help him assimilate into his new surroundings fail. The repressive tolerance of the well-educated adoptive parents is just too much for the mischievous young boy: he shoots the father.
Who’s in it. Tattoo stars Christof Wackernagel as Benno, Helga Anders as Gaby, Alexander May as Herr Lohmann and Rosemarie Fendel as Frau Lohmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tattoo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tattoo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tattoo (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tattoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tattoo worth watching?
- Tattoo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tattoo?
- Tattoo stars Christof Wackernagel, Helga Anders, Alexander May, Rosemarie Fendel and Tilo von Berlepsch.
- When was Tattoo released?
- Tattoo was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.