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Renato Casaro, Iconic Movie Poster Artist, Dies at 89

10/3/2025

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Renato Casaro, an Italian artist, died at 89, famed for 1960s–1980s movie posters.
He created Solaris, Conan: The Barbarian, and the 1984 Dune posters that defined the era.
Casaro’s work often resembled lush book covers, enhancing each film’s visual appeal.
Notable posters also include The NeverEnding Story and Total Recall; prints appear on eBay.

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Story summary

Renato Casaro, an Italian artist, died at 89, famed for 1960s–1980s movie posters.
He created Solaris, Conan: The Barbarian, and the 1984 Dune posters that defined the era.
Casaro’s work often resembled lush book covers, enhancing each film’s visual appeal.
Notable posters also include The NeverEnding Story and Total Recall; prints appear on eBay.