''The Big Sleep'', 1978 - art by Richard Amsel is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 26th, 2022.
''The Big Sleep'', 1978 - art by Richard Amsel
A vintage movie poster of ''The Big Sleep'', a neo-noir adaptation of the original 1946 film and Raymond Chandler's novel. Here's a brief description... more
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''The Big Sleep'', 1978 - art by Richard Amsel
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A vintage movie poster of ''The Big Sleep'', a neo-noir adaptation of the original 1946 film and Raymond Chandler's novel. Here's a brief description of the 1978 version of "The Big Sleep":
Title: "The Big Sleep" (1978)
Director: Michael Winner
Starring: Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe, Sarah Miles as Charlotte Sternwood, and Richard Boone as Lash Canino
In the 1978 adaptation of "The Big Sleep," Robert Mitchum takes on the role of the iconic private detective Philip Marlowe, originally portrayed by Humphrey Bogart in the 1946 version. The film retains the core elements of the classic film noir genre, including a complex and labyrinthine plot, morally ambiguous characters, and a dark, gritty atmosphere.
The story revolves around Philip Marlowe's investigation into the disappearance of a wealthy businessman's son-in-law. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a series of secrets, betrayals, and dangerous encounters with various shady characters. The film explores the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles and features a mix of crime, intrigue, and suspense.
While the 1978 version of "The Big Sleep" received mixed reviews compared to the original, Robert Mitchum's portrayal of Philip Marlowe was praised for capturing the character's world-weary and cynical essence. The film remains an interesting addition to the Marlowe cinematic legacy, offering a new interpretation of the classic detective in a more modern setting.
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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