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A beautiful British Quad for Terrence Malick’s cinematic debut “Badlands” starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek as the young couple on a killing spree across the ‘badlands of Montana’. This 2008 BFI (British Film Institute) re-release offering sees the original 1973 British artwork adapted to a full bleed image with no white border. It really works, resulting in a particularly powerful silhouette imagery. Presented unrestored, in originally rolled (as issued) condition, this scarce British poster rarely comes to market and represents a fine piece of cinematic memorabilia for a cult classic movie.
Trivia: The film’s plot and lead characters are based on Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate. In 1958, they embarked on a murder spree that horrified the country.
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A cult film poster for a cult ‘Brit-Flick’ gangster movie…Sacha Bennet’s brutal true-life crime thriller “Bonded By Blood”. The original 2010 UK quad film poster offered here is a ‘cast-style’ offering featuring the main stars. A very collectible example, this originally rolled (as issued) film poster displays beautifully and is presented in excellent condition with just very minor handling wear and represents an extremely desirable piece of original British movie memorabilia.
Trivia: This is the third telling of the notorious Essex Boys murders that was previous filmed as Essex Boys (2000) and Rise of the Footsoldier (2007).
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“Charlie”, Malcolm Needs’ Brit-Gangster film loosely based on the life and times of notorious London gangster Charlie Richardson and his gang. The original UK quad film poster to accompany the 2004 release features a striking close up of ‘Charlie’ played by Luke Goss. Like many small studio independent releases the advertising campaign was very low key and the UK film poster that accompanied the extremely limited cinema showings is truly scarce. Originally rolled this incredibly scarce example displays to excellent effect and represents a highly sought after piece of collectible film movie memorabilia presented in superb condition.
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In 1998 a British film was released that launched the modern ‘Brit Gangster’ genre….that film was “Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and the relaunched genre is still going strong and showing no sign of flagging. “Dead Man Running” stars two actors who have very much cornered the market in Cockney ‘loveable’ rogues…Danny Dyer & Tamer Hassan. Designed by the advertising agency Creative Partnership the 2009 UK quad that accompanies the cinema release of “Dead Man Running” is typical of the genre. The originally rolled (as issued) film poster offered here displays beautifully and is presented in excellent condition with just very minor handling wear and represents an extremely desirable piece of original British movie memorabilia.
Trivia: This movie has a big football movie connection and was funded by non other than Ashley Cole & Rio Ferdinand
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Original British UK Quad movie poster for Matthew Vaughn’s directorial debut crime thriller “Layer Cake”. A striking and distinctive design and now like all of Daniel Craig’s back catalog since starring as James Bond extremely sought after and collectible. This Style B. sexy ‘Stockings & Suspenders’ design UK quad film poster is from first year of release 2004. Being originally rolled (as issued) it displays and presents to excellent effect with striking eye-catching imagery. Country of origin ‘Brit’ film posters for this genre of gritty and entertaining crime/heist movies are incredibly popular and this beautifully presented example represents a fine piece of original and desirable film movie memorabilia.
Trivia: The actor who plays “The Duke” is Jamie Foreman, son of notorious London gang enforcer Freddie Foreman.
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“A Disgrace to Criminals Everywhere.”
Original 1998 UK Quad film poster for Guy Ritchie’s breakthrough movie…“Lock Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels”…A very limited initial UK release means these Yellow1 designed posters are in extremely scarce…Any original memorabilia from the movie has become extremely sought after as this breakthrough film has gone on to become of the most influential British films of recent years, launching the careers of its stars and director. Presented here in excellent original rolled (as issued) condition this high grade example is a beauty…“All right, son: roll them guns up, count the money, and put your seat belt on.”
Trivia: The film was having trouble finding an American distributor when Trudie Styler called an acquaintance of hers – Tom Cruise. He attended a screening and loved the film. Matthew Vaughn later recalled, “It was hysterical. You had all these mid-level executives sitting there, and Cruise walked in. He saw them all sit up and pay attention, all getting on their phones, and suddenly all these senior executives joined the screening … At the end, Tom got up in front of everyone and said ‘This is the best movie I’ve seen in years, you guys would be fools not to buy it.’…”
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“Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found their next assignment was each other”…Beautiful rolled UK Quad film poster for John Huston’s 1985 romantic gangster based black comedy “Prizzi’s Honour” starring Jack Nicholson & Kathleen Turner as the loved up mob assassins. You would be hard pushed to find a nicer example of this (if you could find one at all). Originally rolled with great artwork and deep unfaded colours this displays superbly, looking absolutely fantastic in this landscape format presented here in investment grade condition.
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“Kill or be replaced.”…Very rare original Country of Origin US One Sheet movie poster for Antoine Fuqua’s 1998 cult crime thriller “The Replacement Killers”. This poster displays beautifully being originally rolled and in exceptional condition with some really great eye catching artwork by Indika Entertainment Advertising.
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“If by chance an honest man like yourself should make enemies, then they would become my enemies. And then they would fear you.”
Francis Ford Coppola’s multi Oscar winning masterpiece “The Godfather” is THE GREATEST FILM EVER MADE. Re-released in 2022 for its 5oth Anniversary, renowned artist Paul Shipper was commissioned to create a new poster for the event. Shipper’s artwork is superb with an incredible cast montage poster, with as you would expect Brando & Pacino taking centre stage. This British one-sheet displays to excellent effect and is an outstanding movie poster for a film, that is a phenomenon. An exquisite Mafia epic with outstanding performances, Coppola got everything right, creating a cinematic event with an immeasurable influence on everyday culture and life.
Trivia: The smack that Vito gives Johnny Fontane was not in the script. Marlon Brando improvised the smack and Al Martino‘s confused reaction was real. According to James Caan, “Martino didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.”
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A critical and commercial success and perhaps the best British movie (gangster or otherwise) ever made…John MacKenzie’s “The Long Good Friday”. Receiving a very limited release in UK cinemas (it was nearly never released due to financial problems & only saved as a cinematic production by George Harrison, with his Handmade Films stepping in at the 11th hour) meant that any paper is scarce, making this original 1980 UK quad film poster a rare find especially in such high grade condition. Featuring stark black & white country unique design & artwork this excellent unrestored example presents near perfectly. Folded (as issued) it represents an exceptional piece of collectible original film memorabilia from a true British gangster classic…“The Mafia? I’ve shit ’em”
Featuring a multitude of highly detailed character and scene shots, you would expect no less from the talented artist Tyler Stout. This limited edition alternative movie poster lithograph from 2018. for Tony Scott’s 1993 all-star crime actioner “True Romance”…Written by Quentin Tarantino to raise the funds for Reservoir Dogs this hugely under-rated ‘heist/car chase’ film retains a truly loyal cult following. Grey Matter Art are one of a handful of design/art studios currently creating limited edition prints for classic and contemporary films, representing the most creative and visually striking art the medium has to offer. Offered here is Tyler Stout’s eye-catching interpretation which is limited to only 750 Prints – this example is hand-numbered #117 and signed by the artist. Long sold out (like the vast majority of the best alternative ‘Mondo’ movie posters) this originally rolled, flat-unfolded (as issued) example displays to exceptional effect that represents a truly outstanding and extremely desirable item of collectable movie memorabilia with a ‘modern’ twist.
Trivia: Although this movie was not directed by Quentin Tarantino, it is still considered part of the Tarantino universe. The two key pieces of evidence, is Lee Donowitz being the grandson of Sergeant Donnie Donowitz from Inglourious Basterds (2009), this being confirmed by Tarantino. The second piece of evidence, is the fact that Mr. White from Reservoir Dogs(1992) mentioned working with a girl named “Alabama”.
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Featuring the two lead characters – Clarence (Christian Slater) and Alabama (Patricia Arquette), set against a colourful heart, action backed backdrop from the talented artist Matt Ryan Tobin. This limited edition alternative movie poster lithograph from 2022. for Tony Scott’s 1993 all-star crime actioner “True Romance”…Written by Quentin Tarantino to raise the funds for Reservoir Dogs this hugely under-rated ‘heist/car chase’ film retains a truly loyal cult following. Hero Complex Gallery are one of a handful of design/art studios currently creating limited edition prints for classic and contemporary films, representing the most creative and visually striking art the medium has to offer. Offered here is Matt Ryan Tobin’s eye-catching interpretation which is limited to only 165 Prints – this example is hand-numbered #70. Long sold out (like the vast majority of the best alternative movie posters) this originally rolled, flat-unfolded (as issued) example displays to exceptional effect that represents a truly outstanding and extremely desirable item of collectable movie memorabilia with a ‘modern’ twist.
Trivia: Although this movie was not directed by Quentin Tarantino, it is still considered part of the Tarantino universe. The two key pieces of evidence, is Lee Donowitz being the grandson of Sergeant Donnie Donowitz from Inglourious Basterds (2009), this being confirmed by Tarantino. The second piece of evidence, is the fact that Mr. White from Reservoir Dogs(1992) mentioned working with a girl named “Alabama”.
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