''King on Horseback'', 1958 - art by Dante Manno is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 29th, 2022.
''King on Horseback'', 1958 - art by Dante Manno
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''King on Horseback'', released in 1958 and directed by Georges Lampin, is a captivating historical adventure film... more
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''King on Horseback'', 1958 - art by Dante Manno
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''King on Horseback'', released in 1958 and directed by Georges Lampin, is a captivating historical adventure film set in the 18th century. The story revolves around the character of Henri La Tour, portrayed by Jean Marais. La Tour is not only a strolling player but also a daring adventurer. His life takes a dramatic turn when, after performing a brilliant feat, he is awarded a title by King Louis XV. This award, however, draws the ire of the Duke of Saint-Sever, who feels slighted by Henri's newfound recognition and challenges him to a duel.
As the plot unfolds, Henri La Tour and the Duke of Saint-Sever find themselves in an unexpected situation. During their duel, a group of Austrian soldiers suddenly appears, thrusting the two rivals into a situation far greater than their personal conflict. In response to this unexpected threat, Henri and the Duke of Saint-Sever set aside their differences and unite to fight against the common enemy. This alliance amidst adversity forms the crux of the movie's storyline, blending personal conflicts with broader historical events.
The film, with a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes, features not only Jean Marais but also notable performances by Eleonora Rossi Drago, Nadja Tiller, and Cathia Caro. "King on Horseback" is a unique blend of personal drama and historical action, offering a glimpse into the complexities of honor, rivalry, and unexpected alliances in the face of larger conflicts.
About the artist:
Dante Manno (1911-1996), born in Rome on September 17, 1911, was an Italian illustrator, painter, and designer of prominent film posters. In Rome, he studied art under Duilio Cambellotti (1876-1960), a noted graphic Art Nouveau artist.
What is striking about Manno’s posters is the imposing presence of reality. He portrays the movie stars by paying incredible attention to their volumes, to the tonal research of colors to create relief, to the areas of light and shadow. The result is extremely three-dimensional, modeled, plastic designs. Manno works on light and on the thickening of the contour line, giving depth to his figures skillfully placed in space. As a result, he creates bodies that seem real and dynamic.
Among his better-known posters was one for the Italian film "Riso Amaro" (1949), aka "Bitter Rice," a neorealist movie by Lux Film. After producing Italian and American movie posters from the 1930s through the 1950s, primarily for Lux Film, he shifted his focus away from posters in the early 1960s and devoted himself exclusively to easel painting.
Manno donated his works to the University of Parma in Italy.
Search for "Manno" to see his other works.
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January 29th, 2022
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