The Tattoo_
An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
Director
Denys de La Patellière
Starring
Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Dominique Davray
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Tattoo was released 58 years ago in 1968.
The Tattoo is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Jean Gabin
Count Enguerand de Montignac,aka 'Legrain'
Louis de Funès
Félicien Mézeray
Dominique Davray
Suzanne Mézeray
Paul Mercey
Pellot
Yves Barsacq
Postman
Henri Virlogeux
Dubois, tax collector
Hubert Deschamps
Professor Mortemont
Jean-Pierre Darras
Lucien, postman
Patrick Préjean
Detective #1
Joe Warfield
Larsen
DV
Donald von Kurtz
Smith
Ibrahim Seck
Valet of Mézeray / Butler
Pierre Maguelon
Detective #1
Pierre Tornade
Brigadier
Lyne Chardonnet
Valérie Mézeray
PG
Pierre Guéant
Richard Mézeray
Michel Tureau
TV director
Michel Barbey
Pilot of the helicopter
Jacques Richard
Castle pillager
Jackie Blanchot
Pillager #1
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
Les Films Copernic
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
French
Rating
6.4/10 (250 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Tattoo about?
An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.
How long is The Tattoo?
The Tattoo has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed The Tattoo?
The Tattoo was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in The Tattoo?
The cast of The Tattoo includes Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Dominique Davray, Paul Mercey, Yves Barsacq.
What is the rating of The Tattoo?
The Tattoo has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 250 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (10)
tattoo
castle
retired
art dealer
veteran
rude frenchman
legionnaire
restoration
perigord
modigliani