Two Hollywood legends, James Stewart and Robert Mitchum, symbolized American success and the bad boy persona, respectively. Their iconic partnership in "The Big Sleep" (1978) belied their own eventual passing in 1997.
James Stewart, Robert Mitchum: The Two Faces of America
The 1978 poster for "The Big Sleep" features a quintessential American icon, exuding charm and poise, with a wholesome and likable presence that embodies the idealized figure of the era.