The Tattooist

The Tattooist
The Tattooist film poster
Directed by	Peter Burger
Written by	Matthew Grainger Jonathan King
Starring	Jason Behr Michael Hurst Nathaniel Lees Robbie Magasiva
Editing by	Paul Maxwell
Distributed by	Buena Vista International
Running time	92 minutes
Country	New Zealand
Language	English
Budget	$5,000,000

The Tattooist is a 2007 New Zealand film directed by Peter Burger and starring American actor Jason Behr and New Zealand actors Nathaniel Lees, Michael Hurst and Robbie Magasiva among others. The film is the first in a series of official co-productions between New Zealand and Singapore,^[1]and was released on August 30, 2007. ^[2]

Production

Principal photography commenced on September 16, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. ^[3]The film already has guaranteed distribution in Australia and New Zealand through Buena Vista International.

The soundtrack contains music by The Mint Chicks, King Kapisi and Don McGlashan among others. The score is composed by Peter Scholes.

Synopsis

The film is described as a supernatural thriller in which American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer (Behr) is a global wanderer who explores ethnic themes in his designs. While he is in New Zealand he unknowingly plays a role in releasing a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn tatau, the Samoan tradition of tattooing.

Reception

The film debuted at second place at the New Zealand box office, beaten by The Bourne Ultimatum.

Cast

References

1. ^ Spirit of partnership as NZ and Singapore sign thriller deal - 19 Jun 2006 - Movie news and reviews - NZ Herald
2. ^ The Tattooist (2007) - Release dates
3. ^ Eyeworks Touchdown - Company > News

External links

• Official website of "The Tattooist"
• Official website of "The Tattooist" DVD
• Official trailer of "The Tattooist"
• The Tattoist at the IMDB
• The Tattooist at Fangoria
• The Tatooist video clip
• The Tattooist at the Internet Movie Database

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