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The Tattooed Stranger

1950Movie1 h 4 minNR

CrimeDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–36%

A nostalgic, intriguing crime movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

TWO MEN LOVED THIS MURDERED WOMEN ...That's All The Police Know

Detectives investigate the Central Park murder of a young woman with a Marine Corps tattoo.

Feels like

  • Film Noir Classic
  • Procedural Detective Mystery
  • Urban Realism
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Mid-Century Crime Drama
  • Gritty Police Work
  • New York City Setting
  • B-Picture Charm
  • Documentary Style

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Edward Montagne
Written by
Philip H. Reisman Jr.
Produced by
Jay Bonafield
Music by
Alan Shulman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 9, 1950 · 1 h 4 min · NR

Released
February 9, 1950
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tattooed Stranger?"

Questions about The Tattooed Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tattooed Stranger?

YouTube TVTCM

In the United States, The Tattooed Stranger streams on YouTube TV and TCM.

Is The Tattooed Stranger worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.1).

Can I half-watch The Tattooed Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Tattooed Stranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.