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El Gorila
One sheet vintage Spanish film poster titled "El Gorila", likely for the 1956 adventure film "Gorilla Safari".Film Details: Gorilla Safari (1956)Original Title: "Gorilla" (also released as "Gorilla Safari").Plot: Set in the heart of the Belgian Congo, the story follows a professional hunter and a female photojournalist tracking a rampaging gorilla that is terrorizing local people.Cast: Stars Georges Galley and Gio Petré.Direction: Directed by Lorens Marmstedt, Sven Nykvist, and Lars-Henrik Ottoson.About the PosterThe artwork features a menacing, large gorilla with an open mouth and fangs, set against a fiery red-orange background. The title "El Gorila" is written in a stylized, yellow, textured font at the bottom. This particular Spanish version was likely printed for international distribution.

The artist who signed this poster is Tulba, a designer known for creating Spanish-market vintage film posters.About the ArtistWhile many film poster artists of the mid-20th century remained anonymous or worked under agencies, Tulba's signature appears on several notable Spanish releases from the 1950s and 60s. Their style is characterized by:Vibrant, high-contrast colors (often using fiery reds and oranges).Dynamic, aggressive character depictions, typical of the "monster movie" or adventure genres.Unique textured typography, as seen in the layered yellow lettering of "El Gorila".Other Works by TulbaYou can often find other Spanish movie posters with this signature in vintage collections. Tulba was frequently commissioned for adventure, horror, and action films, including:Spanish versions of international Safari and Jungle films.Mid-century B-movie imports.
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