Downhill Racer (1969)
Downhill Racer (1969) is a landmark of late 1960s American cinema, reflecting a shift toward psychological realism and moral ambiguity in sports films. Rather than celebrating triumph, it interrogates ambition, ego, and isolation, aligning with the New Hollywood movement’s fascination with flawed protagonists and interior struggle. Its cool, modern sensibility and restrained tone helped redefine how athletic competition could be portrayed on screen.
This original one sheet is strikingly minimalist, using a stark black and white photographic close-up fractured by negative space to evoke tension and introspection. The tiny skier dwarfed beneath the looming face visually reinforces the film’s themes of obsession and psychological pressure. Sparse typography and subtle contrast give the poster an art-house elegance, making it one of the most conceptually refined sports film posters of its era.
- Year: 1969
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Folded
- Type: Original One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: W4854
