The Last Tattoo (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1994, The Last Tattoo is a drama and crime film directed by John Reid, running about 113 minutes. “Not all wars are fought on the Battlefield.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1943, U.S. marines are stationed near Wellington. One of them is murdered by the boss of the Hotel Workers Union, who is sitting pretty, exempt from military service and living it up on black market profits. Girls under the control of the union - of whom the victim's fiancee, Rose, is one - give sexual favours to the Americans, in return for information. The marine assigned to investigate the murder, tries to find Rose through a public health nurse who traces VD infections. However they discover there it more going on than they realized, involving a conspiracy amongst the Union, the government and the U.S. military.
Who’s in it. The Last Tattoo stars Tony Goldwyn as Captain Mike Starwood, Kerry Fox as Kelly Towne, Robert Loggia as Colonel Conrad Dart and Rod Steiger as General Frank W. Zane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Last Tattoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Tattoo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Tattoo (1994)?
- In US, The Last Tattoo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Tattoo worth watching?
- The Last Tattoo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Tattoo?
- The Last Tattoo stars Tony Goldwyn, Kerry Fox, Robert Loggia, Rod Steiger and John Bach.
- When was The Last Tattoo released?
- The Last Tattoo was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.