Stoney Knows How (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Stoney Knows How is a notable film.
What it’s about. A visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World: tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword swallower. A year later he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for fifty years practicing his craft. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, who receives a permanent souvenir by Old School tattoo master Stoney.
Who’s in it. Stoney Knows How stars Don Ed Hardy as Himself.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stoney Knows How page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stoney Knows How (1981)?
- In US, Stoney Knows How is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Stoney Knows How?
- Stoney Knows How stars Don Ed Hardy.
- When was Stoney Knows How released?
- Stoney Knows How was released in 1981.