Science Fiction ·Drama ·Horror · United States of America · 1969 · 1h 43m

The Illustrated Man

The Illustrated Man poster
Director
Jack Smight
Cast
Rod Steiger as Carl Claire Bloom as Felicia Robert Drivas as Willie Don Dubbins as Pickard Jason Evers as Simmons Tim Weldon as John
Crew
Philip H. Lathrop — Director of Photography Archie Marshek — Editor Jerry Goldsmith — Original Music Composer Howard B. Kreitsek — Screenplay Howard B. Kreitsek — Producer Ted Mann — Producer
Tagline

Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.

Synopsis

A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.

Trailer The Illustrated Man — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
futurespacecraftvirtual realityafricalionstory tellerhallucinationtrampend of the worldsurvivalalternate dimensionlioness
Key Collaborators
Jack Smight Director Philip H. Lathrop Director of Photography Archie Marshek Editor Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer Howard B. Kreitsek Screenplay Howard B. Kreitsek Producer Ted Mann Producer Anthea Sylbert Costume Design
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