''Cool Hand Luke'' 1967 - art by Jean Mascii is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 10th, 2021.
''Cool Hand Luke'' 1967 - art by Jean Mascii
Vintage French movie poster reproduction for ''Cool Hand Luke'', a 1967 prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Paul Newman. The... more
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''Cool Hand Luke'' 1967 - art by Jean Mascii
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Vintage French movie poster reproduction for ''Cool Hand Luke'', a 1967 prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Paul Newman. The film is celebrated for its compelling story, memorable characters, and Paul Newman's iconic performance as Luke Jackson, a rebellious and charismatic prisoner who becomes a symbol of resistance in a Southern chain gang.
Here are some key elements and notable aspects of "Cool Hand Luke" (1967):
Paul Newman as Luke Jackson: Paul Newman delivers a powerhouse performance as Luke Jackson, a non-conformist and anti-authoritarian character who becomes known as "Cool Hand Luke." Newman's portrayal is charismatic and complex, earning him an Academy Award nomination.
Prison Setting: The film is set in a Florida prison camp, where Luke Jackson is serving a sentence for a seemingly minor crime. The harsh and dehumanizing conditions of the prison camp become a central focus of the narrative.
Rebellion and Defiance: Luke Jackson's character is defined by his refusal to conform to the rules and authority of the prison. His acts of rebellion, from his failed escape attempts to his humorous antics, make him a symbol of resistance to the oppressive system.
Chain Gang Dynamics: The film explores the dynamics among the prisoners in the chain gang, highlighting their camaraderie, conflicts, and shared experiences. The characters are well-developed and add depth to the story.
Dragline: George Kennedy portrays Dragline, a fellow inmate and one of the central characters in the film. His complex relationship with Luke Jackson evolves throughout the story.
Iconic Quotes: "Cool Hand Luke" is known for its memorable quotes, including the famous line, "What we've got here is failure to communicate," spoken by the prison warden (played by Strother Martin). The line has become a part of popular culture.
Themes of Freedom and Individualism: The film explores themes of freedom, individualism, and the struggle for dignity and identity within a dehumanizing system.
Directorial Style: Director Stuart Rosenberg brings a gritty and authentic style to the film, capturing the harshness of the prison environment and the emotional depth of the characters.
Academy Award Success: "Cool Hand Luke" received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Paul Newman and Best Supporting Actor for George Kennedy, who won the Oscar for his role as Dragline.
Enduring Impact: The film has left a lasting impact on cinema and remains a classic of the prison drama genre. Paul Newman's portrayal of Luke Jackson is considered one of his most iconic roles.
In summary, "Cool Hand Luke" (1967) is a powerful prison drama featuring Paul Newman's iconic performance as a rebellious inmate who defies authority. The film explores themes of resistance, camaraderie, and the human spirit in the face of oppressive conditions, leaving a lasting impact on both cinema and popular culture.
About the artist:
Jean Mascii was a French painter, poster artist, and illustrator. He was born on July 5, 1926, in Mirandola, Italy, and died in Paris on November 16, 2003. His poster design career spanned over three decades into the 1980s, during which he created over 1,500 posters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Mascii scored his first design job in 1943 when he was 17, making panels for cinema facades at Déco Star. After designing his first poster in 1947, he worked at Pathé Cinéma before setting up his own art studio in 1955. He then designed posters primarily for Warner Bros.
His primary medium was gouache, which lent itself well to reproduction by lithography. On his creative process, he said, "I was given a synopsis or photo sets, and I would get to it." Starting in the 1960s, however, posters were printed with offset. He then began using a technique of accentuating the facial realism of his models against an enriched background. He was one of the first poster artists to depict the hero's face standing out against a series of background sketches, mirroring the twists and turns of the film’s plot.
Once the newer designs of photomontage and computer graphics took hold after the 1980s, Mascii stopped painting poster art. From 1990 on, he primarily designed book covers and devoted himself to painting. He was one of the last portraitists to use the classical style of original paintings.
He also created over 250 book covers, in addition to designing nearly 1,500 cinema posters along with visuals for advertising and press.
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