''The Long Haul'', 1957 - art by Alfredo Capitani
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''The Long Haul'', 1957 - art by Alfredo Capitani
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''The Long Haul'', a 1957 British film directed by Ken Hughes. The movie is primarily a crime drama that falls within the genre of British noir cinema, characterized by its gritty and realistic portrayal of working-class life and its focus on the darker aspects of society. The film stars Victor Mature as Harry Miller, Diana Dors as Lynn and Patrick Allen as Jim.
The story revolves around Harry Miller, an American truck driver who is working in England. Harry becomes involved in a dangerous smuggling operation when he is coerced by criminals into transporting stolen goods across the country in his truck. As he becomes deeper entangled in this criminal underworld, he must navigate treacherous situations and make difficult choices to protect himself and his loved ones.
"The Long Haul" explores themes of crime, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. It offers a gritty and suspenseful look at the world of trucking and smuggling in post-war Britain. The film is notable for its portrayal of the trucking industry and the challenges faced by long-haul truck drivers at the time.
Diana Dors, who plays Lynn, was a well-known British sex symbol of her era, and her presence in the film added to its appeal. The movie also features atmospheric cinematography that captures the stark and often bleak landscapes of the British countryside, contributing to its noir sensibilities.
While "The Long Haul" may not be as well-remembered as some other films of its time, it remains a notable entry in the British crime drama genre and provides a glimpse into the cinematic style and themes of the late 1950s.
About the poster artist:
Alfredo Capitani (1895–1985) was born in Ciampino, Italy, and attended the English Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. After graduating, he began working in theaters, setting up stage backdrops.
The new art styles he was surrounded by inspired his creativity in the first decades of the 20th century. He witnessed the dynamic advances in pictorial art, including the post-Impressionism era and experimentation into Expressionism and Abstraction.
In 1919, he opened a studio producing advertising posters, fostering collaborations with other painters. His work included preparing cinema set-ups, such as large wall posters and paintings. His movie posters became among the most famous in Italian design. His experience with theaters, stages, and spotlights was essential to highlight his flashy but synthetic style. Extremely concise in delineating figures, Capitani consistently innovated.
His lines are immediate and well-defined, like outlining theatrical spaces. Even the impact of colors is intense and full of contrasts. Capitani’s posters are a synthesis between forms and graphic lettering.
He created posters for Italian and American producers, including MGM, Fox, and Columbia Pictures. Some of his well-known posters were those for "Gilda," "Moby Dick," "Blood Alley," "My Darling Clementine," and "The Loves of Carmen." He also formed the design company BCM, (an acronym of surnames,) with two other prominent Italian poster artists, Anselmo Ballester and Luigi Martinati
By the early 1960s he no longer did movie posters, and instead dedicated himself to easel painting until his 1985 death in Rome at 90.
Search "Capitani" to see his other works.
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