The Tattooist (2007) Horror Thriller Drama
The Tattooist (2007) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.1/10
The Tattooist Plot Synopsis:
American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer wanders the world, exploring and exploiting ethnic themes in his tattoo designs. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he gets his first glimpse at the exotic world of traditional Samoan tattoo (tatau), and, in a thoughtless act, unwittingly unleashes a powerful angry spirit. In his devastating journey into Pacific mysticism, Jake must find a way to save his new love, Sina and recover his own soul.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young artist unknowingly plays a role in releasing a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn tatau, the Samoan tradition of tattooing.
Tagline: Evil in ink.
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The Tattooist Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2007 (more 2007 movies)
Nominations: 4
Language: English, Samoan
Country: New Zealand, Netherlands, Singapore
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Tattooist Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 29, 2007
Writers: Matthew Grainger, Jonathan King
Producers: Pui Yin Chan, Julie Christie, Paul Davis, James Dean, San San Ng, Robin Scholes, Daniel Yun
Musicians: Peter Scholes
Cinematographers: Leon Narbey
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The Tattooist (2007) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Tattooist Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Behr | ... | Jake Sawyer |
| Mia Blake | ... | Sina |
| David Fane | ... | Mr. Va''a |
| Robbie Magasiva | ... | Alipati |
| Ian Vincent | ... | The Tattooist / Lomi |
| Caroline Cheong | ... | Victoria |
| Nathaniel Lees | ... | Mr. Perenese |
| Michael Hurst | ... | Crash |
| John Bach | ... | Lazlo McFadden |
| Matailiili Denzel Tuimaunga | ... | Osone |
| Glen Jackson | ... | Cousin #1 |
| Edmund Paongo | ... | Cousin #2 |
| Fasitua Amosa | ... | Dr. Lima |
| Lauren A Jackson | ... | Triage Nurse (as Lauren Jackson) |
| Alison Bruce | ... | Charge Nurse |
| Allison Strickett | ... | Second Nurse |
| Pip Hall | ... | Third Nurse |
| Dean Sacred | ... | Canine |
| Chen Bangzhi | ... | Luke (as Bang Zhi Chen) |
| Misa Tupou | ... | Perenese Son-in-law |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jason Behr (b. December 30, 1973) – Jake Sawyer
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Mia Blake – Sina
- David Fane (b. November 30, 1965) – Mr. Va''a
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Dave Fane | Dave Pane - Robbie Magasiva – Alipati
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Robbie J. Magasiva | Robbie J Magasiva | Rob Magasiva - Ian Vincent – The Tattooist / Lomi
- Caroline Cheong – Victoria
- Nathaniel Lees – Mr. Perenese
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Nat Lees - Michael Hurst (b. September 20, 1957) – Crash
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Edith Sidebottom | Billy Wagstaff - John Bach (b. June 5, 1946) – Lazlo McFadden
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Matailiili Denzel Tuimaunga – Osone
- Glen Jackson – Cousin #1
- Edmund Paongo – Cousin #2
- Fasitua Amosa – Dr. Lima
- Lauren A Jackson (b. August 28, 1976) – Triage Nurse (as Lauren Jackson)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Lauren Jackson - Alison Bruce – Charge Nurse
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