''Ice Station Zebra'', 1968, art by Howard Terpning
by Movie World Posters
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''Ice Station Zebra'', 1968, art by Howard Terpning
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Movie Poster
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A vintage movie poster of ''Ice Station Zebra'', 1968, a Cold War-era espionage thriller film directed by John Sturges and based on the 1963 novel of the same name by author Alistair MacLean. The film is set against the backdrop of the Cold War and is known for its suspenseful and action-packed storyline.
The movie's plot revolves around a U.S. Navy submarine, the USS Tigerfish, which is sent on a top-secret mission to the Arctic Ocean to rescue the crew of an American weather station called Ice Station Zebra. The station has become inaccessible due to the extreme weather conditions and ice formations, and the situation becomes even more urgent when it is suspected that the station may have been compromised by espionage.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Rock Hudson as the submarine's commander, Captain James Ferraday, Ernest Borgnine as Boris Vaslov, a Russian defector, Patrick McGoohan as British intelligence agent David Jones, and Jim Brown as Marine Captain Leslie Anders. These characters must work together in the tight confines of the submarine, navigating treacherous waters and dealing with the tension and distrust among them, all while racing against time to reach Ice Station Zebra and complete their mission.
"Ice Station Zebra" is known for its suspenseful atmosphere, as the crew faces numerous challenges and obstacles on their journey to the Arctic outpost. The film combines elements of espionage, military action, and survival drama, creating a tense and engaging storyline. The movie's cold and isolated setting adds to the overall sense of danger and intrigue.
Although "Ice Station Zebra" received mixed reviews upon its release, it has gained a following over the years and is considered a classic Cold War thriller. Its combination of espionage, submarine warfare, and icy suspense makes it a notable entry in the genre, and it remains a popular choice for fans of classic thrillers from the 1960s.
About the artist:
Howard Terpning (born November 5, 1927, Oak Park, Illinois) is an American painter and illustrator known for his movie posters during the 1960s and 1970s and subsequent paintings of Native Americans.
After graduating from the Chicago Academy of Fine Art, he began a career as an illustrator. Next, he moved to New York, designing over 80 movie posters. Some of his recognized posters were for "The Guns of Navarone" (1961), "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), "Cleopatra" (1963), "The Sound of Music" (1965), "Dr. Zhivago" (1965), "Cast a Giant Shadow" (1966), "A Man for All Seasons" (1966), "The Sand Pebbles" (1966), and the re-release of "Gone with the Wind" (1967).
After he stopped creating film posters in the late 1970s, he moved to Arizona, where he painted Western subjects, especially Indians.
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