''Fat City'', 1972, movie poster painting by by Sandro Symeoni is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on October 31st, 2022.
''Fat City'', 1972, movie poster painting by by Sandro Symeoni
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Fat City'', a 1972 American sports drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same... more
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''Fat City'', 1972, movie poster painting by by Sandro Symeoni
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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 ''Fat City'', a 1972 American sports drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Leonard Gardner. The film stars Stacy Keach and Jeff Bridges and is set in the gritty world of small-time boxing in Stockton, California.
Stacy Keach portrays Billy Tully, a washed-up boxer who dreams of making a comeback in the ring despite his advancing age and personal demons. Jeff Bridges co-stars as Ernie Munger, a young and talented boxer who sees boxing as his ticket out of poverty and despair.
As Tully and Munger navigate the brutal and unforgiving world of professional boxing, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including their trainer Ruben (played by Nicholas Colasanto) and fellow boxers who share their struggles and aspirations.
"Fat City" explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a gritty and realistic portrayal of life on the fringes of society. The film delves into the harsh realities of the boxing world, where success is fleeting and failure is often the only certainty.
Stacy Keach delivers a powerful performance as Tully, portraying him as a complex and deeply flawed character grappling with regrets and missed opportunities. Jeff Bridges shines as Munger, capturing the youthful optimism and determination of a boxer on the rise.
Directed with sensitivity and authenticity by John Huston, "Fat City" is celebrated for its raw and unflinching portrayal of the human condition. The film's intimate character studies, evocative atmosphere, and poignant storytelling resonate with audiences, making it a timeless classic of American cinema.
Despite its initial lack of commercial success, "Fat City" has since been recognized as a masterpiece of the sports drama genre, admired for its honest depiction of the highs and lows of life inside and outside the boxing ring. The film's enduring legacy serves as a testament to the power of cinema to illuminate the human experience in all its complexity and nuance.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Sandro Symeoni (1928-2007), born in Migliarino, Italy, was an Italian painter and graphic designer who created thousands of movie posters and related artwork.
He studied illustration at the Dosso Dossi Art Institute in Ferrara, Italy. While there, he collaborated with his teacher, Laerte Milani, on advertising cartoons for the Pubbine company.
Symeoni moved to Rome in the 1950s, where he began designing and painting film posters for various Italian and foreign film studios. Over the next fifty years, he created more than 3,000 movie industry marketing artworks, including posters, billboards, and flyers. Among his most famous works were posters for "An American in Rome," "A Fistful of Follars," "La Dolce Vita," "Profondo Rosso," "Accattone" and "La Grande Buffata."
His artwork has been used on hundreds of vinyl, CD, and DVD covers related to the films he designed for. Throughout his career, he continually held exhibits of his work across Italy.
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October 31st, 2022
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