''Dirty Harry'', 1971 - art by Bill Gold #1
by Movie World Posters
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''Dirty Harry'', 1971 - art by Bill Gold #1
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Dirty Harry'', a classic crime thriller film released in 1971, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood in the iconic role of Detective Harry Callahan. The movie is known for its gritty portrayal of law enforcement and its impact on the crime genre.
The story is set in San Francisco and follows Detective Harry Callahan, a tough and no-nonsense cop known for his unorthodox methods. Callahan is assigned to track down a serial killer known as "Scorpio," who is terrorizing the city with a series of brutal murders and demanding ransom money to stop the killings. Scorpio is a psychopathic killer with no apparent motive other than causing chaos and death.
As Harry Callahan investigates the case, he becomes frustrated with the limitations of the legal system and the bureaucracy of the police department. He's willing to do whatever it takes to apprehend Scorpio, even if it means bending or breaking the rules. This leads to a moral and ethical dilemma as he walks a fine line between justice and vigilantism.
Clint Eastwood's portrayal of Harry Callahan made the character an enduring and iconic figure in cinema history. His catchphrase, "Do you feel lucky, punk?" became famous and is often associated with the film. The movie's themes of law and order, the ethics of policing, and the tension between individual rights and the pursuit of justice were particularly relevant during its release and continue to resonate with audiences today.
"Dirty Harry" was praised for its tense and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its portrayal of a morally complex and uncompromising protagonist. It also sparked debate and controversy for its portrayal of police violence and the character's willingness to use force to achieve his goals. Despite the controversy, the film was a commercial success and spawned several sequels, solidifying its place as a seminal work in the crime thriller genre.
About the artist:
William ("Bill") Gold (January 3, 1921 – May 20, 2018) was an American graphic designer who designed thousands of film posters during a 70-year career. Many of Hollywood's most prolific filmmakers commissioned Gold to create posters for their films, including Clint Eastwood, Laurence Olivier, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Elia Kazan, and Ridley Scott.
Some his most recognizable film posters are "Casablanca," "The Exorcist," and "The Sting."
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January 28th, 2022
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