''Sol Madrid'', 1968 - art by Clement Hurel
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''Sol Madrid'', 1968 - art by Clement Hurel
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage French movie poster of ''Sol Madrid'', e titular role of Sol Madrid, a suave and charismatic U.S. government agent. Stella Stevens plays the role of Erika, a beautiful and mysterious woman who becomes intertwined with Sol Madrid's mission.
The story follows Sol Madrid as he is assigned to infiltrate a dangerous criminal organization operating in Acapulco, Mexico. His mission is to expose and dismantle the drug trafficking and organized crime activities of the syndicate. To do so, Sol Madrid adopts a new identity and goes undercover, posing as a drug dealer in an attempt to gain the trust of the criminals.
As Sol Madrid delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he faces various challenges and dangers, including double-crosses, betrayals, and intense action sequences. Along the way, he also becomes romantically involved with Erika, further complicating his mission and adding a layer of intrigue to the story.
"Sol Madrid" combines elements of espionage, crime, and romance, typical of many films of its era. It features a mix of action-packed sequences and moments of suspense as Sol Madrid races against time to uncover the truth about the criminal organization and bring its leaders to justice.
The film is known for its stylish 1960s aesthetics, including fashion and music, which capture the spirit of the time. While it may not be as well-known as some other spy and crime thrillers of the era, "Sol Madrid" remains a notable entry in the genre and offers a glimpse into the popular cinematic trends of the late 1960s.
About the poster artist:
Clement Hurel was born in Lorraine, France on March 14, 1927, and died February 12, 2008 in Paris. He was one of France's most important poster artists during the second half of the twentieth century, producing over 1,500 posters.
Starting early in his career, he worked regularly with film companies such as Gaumont, RKO, Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie and Hammer Film Productions. In Paris, he was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for contributing to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.
Hurel’s poster style is amazingly recognizable. Heavily influenced by his career in the advertising industry, Hurel creates posters with few but very striking characters in the foreground. In addition, he often plays with the playful sensuality of female figures typically inspired by the 1950s pin-up genre.
The style is never realistic but rather caricatured, lighthearted, and humorous. From the point of view of colors, Hurel plays a lot on light tones, often juxtaposing black and white with cleverly colored elements. His figures even seem to be sketched as if they were pencil drawings or watercolors. Light and impalpable.
Search for "Hurel" to see more of his art.
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February 7th, 2022
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