''Ice Station Zebra'', 1968, movie poster painting by Howard Terpning
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''Ice Station Zebra'', 1968, movie poster painting by Howard Terpning
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting for the vintage movie poster ''Ice Station Zebra'', a Cold War-era suspense thriller film released in 1968, directed by John Sturges and starring Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, and Patrick McGoohan. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Alistair MacLean and is set against the backdrop of the intense geopolitical tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The story revolves around a top-secret mission to retrieve sensitive photographic data from a remote Arctic research station known as Ice Station Zebra. The mission is led by Captain James Ferraday, played by Rock Hudson, a seasoned and resourceful submarine commander. He is tasked with navigating his nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Tigerfish, through treacherous Arctic waters to reach the isolated research station.
As Captain Ferraday and his crew journey deeper into the Arctic, they encounter numerous obstacles and threats, including sabotage, espionage, and rivalries among the crew members. Suspicion and paranoia run rampant as they race against time to complete their mission and thwart the efforts of their adversaries.
"Ice Station Zebra" is celebrated for its tense atmosphere, gripping suspense, and stunning Arctic scenery. The film's claustrophobic setting aboard the submarine, combined with the icy expanses of the Arctic landscape, create a sense of isolation and danger that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Rock Hudson delivers a strong and commanding performance as Captain Ferraday, portraying the character with a mixture of steely determination and vulnerability. His leadership skills and resourcefulness are put to the test as he grapples with the challenges of leading his crew through hostile territory and facing off against unseen enemies.
Directed with skill and precision by John Sturges, "Ice Station Zebra" is a riveting Cold War thriller that offers a compelling blend of action, intrigue, and espionage. It remains a classic of the genre, cherished by audiences for its thrilling storyline, memorable characters, and atmospheric tension.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
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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October 19th, 2022
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