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Tattoo

2002-04-04 · 108 min · ★ 6.1

Thriller · Drama · Crime

Marc Schrader, a rookie cop caught red-handed with drugs in a police raid of an illegal rave, joins a homicide investigation conducted by Chief Inspector Minks. The victim is a naked young woman with the skin stripped off her back, killed as she staggered into traffic. As Schrader and Minks investigate the murder, the case is complicated by a finger found in the stomach of the victim. Forensic examination proves the finger belongs to Nobert Günzel, who was previously convicted of rape and assault. The police raid Günzel’s residence, and discover a blood-stained table with restraints and bits of human flesh in his basement. They also find video equipment and preserved, tattooed skin from the victim’s back. Soon, they found dead bodies buried in the garden. Günzel then goes missing.

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Directors
Robert Schwentke
Production companies
Lounge Entertainment GmbH, StudioCanal, B.A. Produktion
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

August DiehlAugust DiehlMarc Schrader
Christian RedlChristian RedlMinks
Nadeshda BrennickeNadeshda BrennickeMaya Kroner
Johan LeysenJohan LeysenFrank Schoubya
Ilknur BahadirIlknur BahadirMeltem
Joe BauschJoe BauschGünzel
Fatih CevikkolluFatih CevikkolluDix
Florian PanznerFlorian PanznerPoscher
Jasmin SchwiersJasmin SchwiersMarie Minks
Gustav Peter WöhlerGustav Peter WöhlerScheck
Ingo NaujoksIngo NaujoksStefan Kreiner
Monica BleibtreuMonica BleibtreuRoth
Sybille J. SchedwillSybille J. SchedwillPetra
Vicky BerendsenMarta
Christiane SchedaChristiane SchedaLynn Wilson

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