''Mutiny on the Bounty'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
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''Mutiny on the Bounty'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage movie poster of ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', a historical adventure drama film released in 1962, directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by Aaron Rosenberg. The film is an adaptation of the novel "Mutiny on the Bounty" by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall, which is based on the real-life mutiny that occurred on the HMS Bounty in 1789.
The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the ill-fated voyage of the HMS Bounty, a British Royal Navy ship commanded by Captain William Bligh, played by Trevor Howard. The ship is sent to Tahiti in the South Pacific to collect breadfruit plants and transport them to the West Indies. The crew faces harsh treatment and discipline under Captain Bligh's command, leading to rising tensions and resentment among the sailors.
The film's central character is Fletcher Christian, played by Marlon Brando, who serves as the ship's master's mate and ultimately becomes the leader of the mutiny against Captain Bligh. Christian leads a group of mutineers in taking control of the Bounty and casting Captain Bligh adrift in a small boat with some loyal crew members.
"Mutiny on the Bounty" explores themes of power, authority, justice, and the abuse of power. It delves into the dynamics between the crew members and the brutality they endure under Captain Bligh's rule. The film also highlights the idyllic life the crew experiences in Tahiti before the mutiny and the moral complexities of their actions.
Marlon Brando's performance as Fletcher Christian received critical acclaim, and his portrayal added depth and complexity to the character. The film's production values, including the detailed recreation of the period and the use of authentic locations, contributed to its overall quality.
"Mutiny on the Bounty" was nominated for several Academy Awards and won the Oscar for Best Picture. It remains a significant entry in the genre of historical adventure films and is known for its exploration of morality, leadership, and the consequences of rebellion. The story of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty has been adapted multiple times in various forms of media, but this 1962 version is one of the most notable cinematic adaptations.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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December 26th, 2021
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