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1969·Science Fiction·1h 43m
7.0
★
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.
Directed by Jack Smight
future
spacecraft
virtual reality
africa
lion
story teller
hallucination
tramp
end of the world
survival
alternate dimension
lioness
alien planet
stranded
vision
multiple time frames
rocket crash
eutanasia
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Cast

Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Carl
Claire Bloom
Claire Bloom
Felicia
Robert Drivas
Robert Drivas
Willie
Don Dubbins
Don Dubbins
Pickard
Jason Evers
Jason Evers
Simmons

Crew

Jack Smight
Jack Smight
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury
Short Story
Dick Warlock
Dick Warlock
Stunts

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5 reviews
Portoroghi
Portoroghi
4.0★ · 03/15/25
The Illustrated Man
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
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Portoroghi
Portoroghi
4.0★ · 03/15/25
The Illustrated Man
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
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Portoroghi
Portoroghi
4.0★ · 03/15/25
The Illustrated Man
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
The book is far superior. A lot was left out that could have strengthened the plot. While there were restrictions at the time, compared to other sci-fi films of that era, this one feels pretty basic.
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Ayeshoo
Ayeshoo
The Illustrated Man
found out about this while rewatching criminal minds! so glad i finally ticked this off my watchlist
found out about this while rewatching criminal minds! so glad i finally ticked this off my watchlist
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Cameron
Cameron
4.4★ · 07/25/25
The Illustrated Man
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