The Tattooist
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 The Tattooist film poster |
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| 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 Jason Behr 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 30 August 2007.[2]
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[edit] Plot
The film is described as a supernatural thriller in which 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 pe'a, the Samoan tradition of tattooing.
[edit] Cast
- Jason Behr as Jake Sawyer
- Timothy Balme as Jake's Father
- Michael Hurst as Crash
- David Fane as Mr. Va'a
- Nathaniel Lees as Mr. Perenese
- Mia Blake as Sina
- Caroline Cheong as Victoria
- Robbie Magasiva as Alipati
- Matthew Ridge as Graham
- Stuart Devenie as Senior Doctor
- Jarred Blakiston as Young Jake Sawyer
[edit] Production
Principal photography commenced on 16 September 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand.[3] The film already has guaranteed distribution in Australia and New Zealand through Buena Vista International.
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack contains music by The Mint Chicks, King Kapisi and Don McGlashan among others. The score is composed by Peter Scholes.
[edit] Reception
The film debuted at second place at the New Zealand box office, beaten by The Bourne Ultimatum.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Thompson, Wayne (19 June 2006). "Spirit of partnership as NZ and Singapore sign thriller deal". The New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/movies/news/article.cfm?c_id=200&objectid=10387202. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ^ The Tattooist (2007) - Release dates
- ^ Eyeworks Touchdown - Company > News
[edit] External links
- Official website of The Tattooist
- Official website of The Tattooist DVD
- The Tattooist at the Internet Movie Database
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