''The Master With Cracked Fingers'', 1973 - art by Vanni Tealdi is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 6th, 2022.
''The Master With Cracked Fingers'', 1973 - art by Vanni Tealdi
A vintage French movie poster of ''The Master With Cracked Fingers'', a martial arts comedy film released in 1973. It is notable for being one of... more
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''The Master With Cracked Fingers'', 1973 - art by Vanni Tealdi
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A vintage French movie poster of ''The Master With Cracked Fingers'', a martial arts comedy film released in 1973. It is notable for being one of Jackie Chan's early films, and it offers a glimpse into his early career before he achieved worldwide fame as a martial arts and action star.
Plot:
The film follows the story of a young boy named Jackie (played by Jackie Chan), who is eager to learn martial arts from his grandfather, a skilled kung fu master. However, his grandfather refuses to teach him because he is too young and impulsive. Undeterred, Jackie embarks on a journey to learn kung fu on his own.
During his quest, Jackie encounters various challenges and adventures, including facing off against a gang of thugs and getting caught up in a love triangle. As he gains experience and hones his martial arts skills, he becomes a formidable fighter. Eventually, he reunites with his grandfather and proves his worthiness as a kung fu disciple.
"The Master with Cracked Fingers" is known for its lighthearted and comedic approach to martial arts, blending action with humor. It showcases Jackie Chan's early talents as a martial artist and stunt performer, and while it may not be as polished or sophisticated as some of his later works, it provides a glimpse into the development of his iconic style.
It's worth noting that this film was not widely released outside of Asia, and it is not as well-known as some of Jackie Chan's later blockbuster movies. Nonetheless, it holds a special place in the history of martial arts cinema as one of Jackie Chan's early contributions to the genre.
About the poster artist:
Vanni Tealdi (1928-1998) was a graphic designer and illustrator who produced numerous film posters, general posters, and illustrations for children’s books.
In 2019, MABA, the art center of the Fondation des Artistes in Paris, held a four month exhibition of his works, primarily his film posters. According to the National House of Artists, which held the exhibit, “by focusing more particularly on the film posters that Vanni Tealdi produced between the 1950s and the end of the 1980s, a whole section of the history of cinema is at stake here. In particular, that of popular cinema (films noirs, spaghetti westerns, science fiction films, and genre films) when the dominant illustration had not yet been replaced by photography.”
Tealdi approaches the world of movie posters and film paintings by rediscovering traditional styles. As it happens in the European art of the Eighties, the revival of tradition, quotations, of literal representation becomes more and more frequent and ambitious. Tealdi's portraits are characterized by great realism and scrupulous attention to detail.
The designer uses color to accurately render the range of nuances and works with light and shadow to create realistic chiaroscuro and effects; he modulates the volumes of characters and settings. A poster by Tealdi truly recreates the atmosphere of the golden age of cinema.
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February 6th, 2022
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