Ruminski, Tomasz | 1972 | The Great White Hope
£200.00
Wonderfully evocative Polish film poster designed by Tomasz Ruminski in 1972 for boxing film 'The Great White Hope' (Wielka Nadzieja Bialych).
The 1970 film was based on a 1967 play charting the true story of boxer Jack Johnson and his fight against Jim Jeffries.
The term, "the great white hope," reflects the racism and segregation of the era in which Jack Johnson fought. Johnson, the first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Championship title, was one of the best fighters of his generation.
Polish A1 size: 58 x 83 cm
Condition: good
