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The Illustrated Man

1969-03-26 · 103 min · ★ 5.6

Science Fiction · Drama · Horror

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.

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Directors
Jack Smight
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SKM
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United States of America
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Rod SteigerRod SteigerCarl
Claire BloomClaire BloomFelicia
Robert DrivasRobert DrivasWillie
Don DubbinsDon DubbinsPickard
Jason EversJason EversSimmons
Tim WeldonJohn
Christine MatchettAnna

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