An original Italian locandina (cinema lobby card/poster) for the blaxploitation action film starring Jim Brown, released in Italy under the title ‘Un Duro al Servizio della Polizia’ — translated roughly as ‘A Tough Guy in the Service of the Police.’ The film was distributed by American International Pictures and directed by Gordon Douglas, with music by James Brown. The cast includes Ed McMahon, Don Stroud, Gloria Hendry, Richard Williams, and Brock Peters. The poster was distributed in Italy by FIDA Cinematografica and printed by Selenia Fotolito S.r.l., Rome, in Eastmancolor. The artwork is a bold, dynamic painted illustration typical of the early-to-mid 1970s Italian cinema poster style, depicting a powerfully built figure striding atop police cars in an urban cityscape while wielding two firearms. The composition is quintessentially blaxploitation in energy and aesthetic, with dramatic perspective and vivid action. The title text is rendered in large red angled block lettering. Dated Anno di Edizione 1974 in fine print. A striking example of Italian genre cinema marketing art from the blaxploitation era, highly collectible among both film poster and Americana enthusiasts.
Fold lines visible consistent with standard locandina storage. A small clip/clamp mark visible at top centre edge. Some minor surface wear apparent. The blank blue-bordered box at top (typically used for local cinema name) appears unfilled. Overall appears in good vintage condition but human inspection recommended for full assessment.
