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Tattoo

  • Episode aired Nov 6, 1995
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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6.1/10
1.7K
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Robert Beltran in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
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Finding a familiar cultural symbol on an away mission, Chakotay connects with an experience he had as a child and tries to contact his spirit people.Finding a familiar cultural symbol on an away mission, Chakotay connects with an experience he had as a child and tries to contact his spirit people.Finding a familiar cultural symbol on an away mission, Chakotay connects with an experience he had as a child and tries to contact his spirit people.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
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  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Douglas Spain in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Henry Darrow and Douglas Spain in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Ethan Phillips, and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Jennifer Lien and Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Henry Darrow and Douglas Spain in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
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    Robert Beltran in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
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    Robert Beltran, Ethan Phillips, and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

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    Kate Mulgrew
    Kate Mulgrew
    • Capt. Kathryn Janewayas Capt. Kathryn Janeway
    Robert Beltran
    Robert Beltran
    • Cmdr. Chakotayas Cmdr. Chakotay
    Roxann Dawson
    Roxann Dawson
    • Lt. B'Elanna Torresas Lt. B'Elanna Torres
    • (as Roxann Biggs-Dawson)
    Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien
    • Kesas Kes
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Lt. Tom Parisas Lt. Tom Paris
    Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    • Neelixas Neelix
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Lt. Tuvokas Lt. Tuvok
    Garrett Wang
    Garrett Wang
    • Ensign Harry Kimas Ensign Harry Kim
    Henry Darrow
    Henry Darrow
    • Kolopakas Kolopak
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Alienas Alien
    Douglas Spain
    Douglas Spain
    • Young Chakotayas Young Chakotay
    Nancy Hower
    Nancy Hower
    • Ensign Samantha Wildmanas Ensign Samantha Wildman
    Richard Chaves
    Richard Chaves
    • Chiefas Chief
    Joseph Palmas
    • Antonioas Antonio
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Voyager Computeras Voyager Computer
    • (voice)
    Deanna Brady
    • Native Womanas Native Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Kevin Grover
    • Ancient Sky spiritas Ancient Sky spirit
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alexander Singer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(teleplay by) (showrunner)
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    • Trivia
      Alan Sims was responsible for hiring the trained hawk that swooped down and attacked Neelix. The fact that the bird was filmed on location became problematic during production, however, as the hawk did not do what was required of it. "Instead," recalled Alan Sims, "the hawk spotted a crow and went off after it in the opposite direction. It took hours to find him. The delay was a nightmare."
    • Goofs
      After Ensign Wildman leaves Sickbay, Kes chides the Doctor for his lack of showing compassion and tells him that he doesn't know what it's like to "feel pain" or to "be hurt", but in Projections (1995) he clearly felt physical pain on several occasions, and even suffered injuries.
    • Quotes

      The Doctor: My simulated virus is leading me to a simulated death!

      Kes: [to Kim] It's nothing to worry about. I just added a couple of hours to his computer program. He'll be fine in about 45 minutes. - Knowing when it would end didn't exactly make it a fair test, did it, Doctor?

      [she leaves]

      The Doctor: She is far more devious than I ever suspected.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

      Performed by Jay Chattaway

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    Indigenous People in Space!
    I'm pretty liberal in my acceptance of the events that take place on sci fi television. But one must understand the immensity of space. Begin with the idea that there is a tribe that Chakotay would emulate in the far reaches of the galaxy, and that these explorers would haphazardly run into it. This is kind of a homage to those in our world who have been discounted. But the plot is so weak and so full of holes, it's beyond any sort of verisimilitude.
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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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