The Tattooed Stranger

The Tattooed Stranger

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Edward Montagne
Produced by Jay Bonafield
Screenplay by Philip H. Reisman Jr.
Starring
Music by Alan Shulman
Cinematography William O. Steiner
Edited by David Cooper
Production
company
Distributed by RKO Pictures
Release dates
  • February 9, 1950 (1950-02-09) (Premiere-New York City)[1]
  • March 11, 1949 (1949-03-11) (US)[1]
Running time
 64 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Tattooed Stranger is a 1950 American crime film noir shot on location in New York City, directed by Edward Montagne, and starring John Miles, Patricia Barry, Walter Kinsella and Frank Tweddell. The picture was one of the first movies featuring Jack Lord, who went on to star in the television series Hawaii Five-O.[2] The film was John Miles' last film.

Plot

A rookie detective (John Miles) leads the investigation of a series of brutal murders.

Cast

Reception

The New York Times wrote, "The thrills are few and far between in this manhunt but its authenticity is obvious."[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Tattooed Stranger: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ The Tattooed Stranger at the American Film Institute Catalog.
  3. ↑ "THE SCREEN: TWO NEW FILMS ON THE SCENE; Kirk Douglas Seen as 'Young Man With a Horn,' New Bill at Radio City Music Hall". The New York Times. 1950-02-10. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
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