''Paradise Alley'', 1978 - art by Richard Amsel
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''Paradise Alley'', 1978 - art by Richard Amsel
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Paradise Alley'', a 1978 American sports drama film written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars in the movie alongside his real-life brother, Frank Stallone, and Armand Assante. The film is set in the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen, New York City, in the 1940s and follows the lives of three brothers as they navigate the world of professional wrestling.
The story revolves around the Carboni brothers: Cosmo (Sylvester Stallone), Victor (Lee Canalito), and Lenny (Armand Assante). Cosmo, a schemer and hustler, convinces his brothers to enter the world of professional wrestling, hoping to achieve fame and fortune. Victor, who is exceptionally strong and naive, becomes the wrestler "Kid Salami," while Lenny, a Vietnam War veteran, takes on the role of the manager.
As the brothers delve deeper into the wrestling business, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including unscrupulous promoters, rival wrestlers, and personal conflicts. Cosmo also becomes infatuated with a nightclub singer named Annie (Joyce Ingalls), which adds another layer of complexity to the story.
"Paradise Alley" explores themes of brotherhood, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream in a tough and unforgiving urban environment. The film combines elements of drama, comedy, and wrestling action, and it provides a glimpse into the world of professional wrestling during a bygone era.
While "Paradise Alley" did not achieve the same level of success as Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky" series, it is notable as one of his early directorial efforts and for its portrayal of the wrestling subculture of the 1940s. The film offers a mix of entertainment and heartfelt moments as it tells the story of the Carboni brothers' journey toward self-discovery and success in the world of professional wrestling.
About the artist:
Richard Amsel (December 4, 1947 – November 13, 1985) was an American illustrator and graphic designer. His career was brief but prolific, spanning the creation of movie posters, album covers, and magazine covers.
He was born in Philadelphia, enrolling at the Philadelphia College of Art after high school. Soon after graduating, when he was 22, he created a proposed poster for the Barbra Streisand musical “Hello, Dolly!” During a nationwide talent search for artists, 20th Century Fox selected it as the winning poster.
Following that early success, Amsel designed the artwork for Bette Midler's debut album. Subsequently, several publishers commissioned him to design magazine covers, including Lily Tomlin’s “Time” cover in 1977. He also worked with “TV Guide,” designing more than 40 covers over 13 years.
He created many recognizable movie posters during the 1970s, including “The Champ,” “Chinatown,” “Julia,” “The Last Picture Show,” “The Last Tycoon,” “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean,” “McCabe & Mrs. Miller,” “The Muppet Movie,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Nashville,” “Papillon,” “The Shootist,” and “The Sting.”
Amsel received multiple awards during his brief career, including the New York and Los Angeles Society of Illustrators Award, a Golden Key Award from “The Hollywood Reporter,” and a Grammy Award.
In 1985, Amsel died of AIDS at the age of 37. A documentary film about his life was announced in January 2016 and is currently in production. It will be titled “Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art.”
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January 29th, 2022
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