Tattoo (2002)
Tattoo is a 2002 German-language thriller movie directed by Robert Schwentke and Martin Todsharow, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars August Diehl, Christian Redl and Nadeshda Brennicke.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Tattoo released?
Tattoo was released on 4 April 2002.
How long is Tattoo?
Tattoo runs 1h 48m.
Who made Tattoo?
Tattoo was directed by Robert Schwentke and Martin Todsharow.
Cast
- August Diehl as Marc Schrader
- Christian Redl as Minks
- Nadeshda Brennicke as Maya Kroner
- Johan Leysen as Frank Schoubya
- Ilknur Bahadir as Meltem
- Joe Bausch as Günzel
- Fatih Cevikkollu as Dix
- Florian Panzner as Poscher
- Jasmin Schwiers as Marie Minks
- Gustav Peter Wöhler as Scheck
- Ingo Naujoks as Stefan Kreiner
- Monica Bleibtreu as Roth