''The Guns of Navarone'', 1961, movie poster painting by Rolf Goetze
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''The Guns of Navarone'', 1961, movie poster painting by Rolf Goetze
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Guns of Navarone'', a 1961 British-American epic war film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Alistair MacLean.
Set during World War II, the story follows a team of Allied commandos tasked with destroying a pair of massive German artillery guns hidden on the Greek island of Navarone. Led by the pragmatic and resourceful Major Keith Mallory, played by Gregory Peck, the team includes explosives expert Corporal Miller, portrayed by David Niven, and Greek resistance fighter Andrea Stavros, played by Anthony Quinn.
As Mallory and his team infiltrate the heavily fortified island, they encounter numerous obstacles and challenges, including treacherous terrain, enemy patrols, and internal conflicts within their own ranks. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and doubts as they strive to complete their mission and prevent the guns from falling into enemy hands.
Gregory Peck delivers a commanding performance as Major Mallory, portraying him as a determined and courageous leader who is willing to sacrifice everything for the greater good. David Niven provides comic relief as the witty and irreverent Corporal Miller, while Anthony Quinn brings depth and humanity to the role of Andrea Stavros, the conflicted Greek resistance fighter.
"The Guns of Navarone" is renowned for its thrilling action sequences, breathtaking cinematography, and stirring musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin. The film's climactic raid on the German stronghold is a masterclass in suspense and tension, as Mallory and his team face overwhelming odds in their desperate bid to destroy the guns and save thousands of Allied lives.
Upon its release, "The Guns of Navarone" was a critical and commercial success, earning seven Academy Award nominations and winning the Oscar for Best Special Effects. It remains a beloved classic of the war film genre, celebrated for its epic scope, compelling characters, and gripping storyline.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Rolf Goetze was a German illustrator and painter who painted film poster art for about 30 years. His early works began in the 1930s, when he did a number of posters for Greta Garbo films, including "Queen Christina" (1934), "Anna Karenina" (1935), and "Camille" (1936). He continued creating German poster artwork of mostly American films through the 1960s.
From a stylistic point of view, Goetze's posters are characterized by a great compositional structure; the German designer was capable of blending incredibly realistic, close-up portraits, with elaborate scenes in the background. An undisputed master of portraiture, Goetze created numerous posters using monochrome, black and white, or sepia palettes. His posters look like realistic, vivid charcoal drawings. They are able to represent faces and expressions of their protagonists, as mirrors faithful to reality.
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November 1st, 2022
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