by Mexican Film, Lucha Libre Santo
[Mexico and Latino][Film and Entertainment] Lobby card for lucha libre film "Santo contra el Doctor Muerte" starring iconic Mexican luchador Santo, 1973. Lobby card depicts a dramatic wrestling scene within a ring, with Santo (identifiable by his signature silver mask and tights) engaged in a hold with an opponent. In the background, what appears to be a chaotic scene with several figures in distress or conflict is visible, suggesting the film's blend of action, wrestling, and crime. The card highlights the film's cast, including Carlos Romero Marchent, George Rigaud, Helga Line, Antonio Pica, and Mirta Miller, and notes the director as Rafael R. Marchent and that it was filmed in Eastmancolor.
Santo contra el Doctor Muerte is one of many films starring Santo, a cultural phenomenon in Mexico who transitioned from celebrated professional wrestler to a beloved cinematic superhero. These films typically combined elements of action, horror, science fiction, and crime, with Santo often portraying a secret agent or detective using his wrestling prowess to combat villains, monsters, and mad scientists. In Santo contra el Doctor Muerte, Santo investigates an international art forgery ring led by the titular "Doctor Death," who uses macabre methods involving captive women to create perfect copies of famous paintings. The film is notable for its blend of wrestling sequences with a more conventional espionage plot, featuring a series of death traps and a climactic chase. The prominence of lucha libre in Mexican culture, where wrestlers' masks hold significant symbolic meaning, made Santo a particularly resonant figure, embodying a unique blend of athleticism, heroism, and cultural identity.
The lobby card exhibits minor creasing along the edges and some light surface wear consistent with age and handling. Small tear approximately 0.5" in length to top margin. The colors remain vibrant. Overall good to very good condition. This lobby card is a scarce piece of memorabilia from the prolific film career of Santo, offering a tangible link to Mexican popular culture and the unique genre of luchador cinema that captivated audiences throughout the mid to late 20th century. (Inventory #: 22411)
Santo contra el Doctor Muerte is one of many films starring Santo, a cultural phenomenon in Mexico who transitioned from celebrated professional wrestler to a beloved cinematic superhero. These films typically combined elements of action, horror, science fiction, and crime, with Santo often portraying a secret agent or detective using his wrestling prowess to combat villains, monsters, and mad scientists. In Santo contra el Doctor Muerte, Santo investigates an international art forgery ring led by the titular "Doctor Death," who uses macabre methods involving captive women to create perfect copies of famous paintings. The film is notable for its blend of wrestling sequences with a more conventional espionage plot, featuring a series of death traps and a climactic chase. The prominence of lucha libre in Mexican culture, where wrestlers' masks hold significant symbolic meaning, made Santo a particularly resonant figure, embodying a unique blend of athleticism, heroism, and cultural identity.
The lobby card exhibits minor creasing along the edges and some light surface wear consistent with age and handling. Small tear approximately 0.5" in length to top margin. The colors remain vibrant. Overall good to very good condition. This lobby card is a scarce piece of memorabilia from the prolific film career of Santo, offering a tangible link to Mexican popular culture and the unique genre of luchador cinema that captivated audiences throughout the mid to late 20th century. (Inventory #: 22411)
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