The Illustrated Man
Director: Jack Smight
"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.
Trailer
Cast
Rod Steiger
Carl
Claire Bloom
Felicia
Robert Drivas
Willie
Don Dubbins
Pickard
Jason Evers
Simmons
Tim Weldon
John
Christine Matchett
Anna
In brief
The Illustrated Man (1969) is a science fiction, drama, horror film. With an average rating of 5.6/10 from 74 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 43min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Illustrated Man?
The Illustrated Man runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).
What rating does The Illustrated Man have?
The Illustrated Man has an average rating of 5.6/10 based on 74 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Illustrated Man from?
The Illustrated Man was released in 1969.
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