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One sheet movie poster for The Gauntlet, a 1977 action thriller directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The stylized, dynamic illustration was created by renowned fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. Eastwood personally sought out Frazetta for the project after reading an article about him, wanting a poster that depicted him with a rugged, barbarian-like aesthetic. Movie Overview Starring: Clint Eastwood as Detective Ben Shockley and Sondra Locke as Augustina "Gus" Mally. Plot: A down-and-out Phoenix police officer (Shockley) is tasked with escorting a witness (Mally), a prostitute with mob ties, from Las Vegas to Phoenix to testify. They soon realize they have been set up by corrupt officials and must survive a relentless "gauntlet" of attacks to reach their destination. Notable Scenes: The film is famous for its high-action sequences, including a house being shot to pieces by police and a final climax featuring a heavily armored bus. |
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