Tattoo (2002)
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.
Cast
- August Diehl - Marc Schrader
- Christian Redl - Minks
- Nadeshda Brennicke - Maya Kroner
- Johan Leysen - Frank Schoubya
- Ilknur Bahadir - Meltem
- Joe Bausch - Günzel
- Fatih Cevikkollu - Dix
- Florian Panzner - Poscher
- Jasmin Schwiers - Marie Minks
- Gustav Peter Wöhler - Scheck
Screenplay
- Robert Schwentke (Screenplay)
- Robert Schwentke (Idea)
- Robert Schwentke (Story)
- Robert Schwentke
Themes
Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Reflections on Life and Death, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood
Keywords
dying and death, japan, drug abuse, tattoo, yakuza, red-light district, kommissar geiger, drugs, drug lord
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tattoo about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tattoo?
- Tattoo was directed by Robert Schwentke.
- Who stars in Tattoo?
- Tattoo stars August Diehl, Christian Redl, Nadeshda Brennicke, Johan Leysen, Ilknur Bahadir, Joe Bausch.
- How long is Tattoo?
- Tattoo has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Tattoo?
- Tattoo is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Tattoo produced?
- Tattoo was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Tattoo?
- The themes of Tattoo include: Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Reflections on Life and Death, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood.