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  • Planet Terror - "Planete Terreur"

    Planet Terror – “Planete Terreur”

    £75.00

    “Humanity’s last hope…Rests on a high power machine gun”…Quentin Tarantino gave us “Death Proof” and Robert Rodriguez “Planet Terror” in their 2007 homage to the “Grindhouse” movies of the Seventies…With no UK or USA lobby cards produced this impressive set of 6 French lobby cards is not only very special but very rare and unique. An excellent set with a great selection of character and memorable scene cards…Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan) does tend to steal the show in her featured cards. All 6 present flawlessly (probably unused); the sratchy, faded and worn look is by design rather than wear. Included is the original Studio issued Planete Terreur liveried envelope…Fantastic value as a set…Very scarce extremely collectable & super cool !

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  • Planet Terror - "Planete Terreur"

    Planet Terror – “Planete Terreur”

    £85.00

    “Humanity’s last hope… Rests on a high power machine gun”…Rare original “Planete Terreur” French Grande movie poster for Robert Rodriguez’s 2007 homage to the “Grindhouse” & zombie movies of the 70’s. Featuring Country unique French design and artwork this example is extremely sought after by collectors and fans alike. Very hard to find outside of France this originally folded example displays superbly made even more eye-catching by the larger format of the French Grande highlighting machine gunned leg Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan)…Impressive is an understatement!

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  • Pulp Fiction Movie Poster

    Pulp Fiction

    £175.00

    “You won’t know the facts until you’ve seen the fiction.”

    There is no doubting the influence and impact of Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 masterpiece “Pulp Fiction” and like so many of the Tarantino films the paper from each has become hugely collectable, but it is the posters from “Pulp Fiction” that are easily the most popular and valuable. The Japanese B2 film poster offered here is no exception. This Style B “character” version features a design unique to Japan featuring the Director and Writer, Quentin Tarantino and the actors – Bruce Willis,  John Travolta and Uma Thurman. It is the only poster to feature head shot photographs of the main players. Unique Japanese artwork and very cool looking this is a fantastic original poster for Quentin Tarantino’s most celebrated film to date. Originally rolled (as issued) this totally unrestored example presents and displays to excellent effect and represents a fantastic piece of movie memorabilia from a truly iconic movie…“I do believe Marsellus Wallace, my husband, your boss, told you to take ME out and do WHATEVER I WANTED. Now I wanna dance, I wanna win. I want that trophy, so dance good.”

    Trivia: The movie’s line, “You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? They call it a Royale with cheese.” was voted as the #81 of “The 100 Greatest Movie Lines” by Premiere magazine in 2007.

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  • Raiders of the Lost Ark Movie Poster

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    £125.00

    “For nearly three thousand years man has been searching for the lost ark. It’s not something to be taken lightly. No one knows its secrets. It’s like nothing you’ve ever gone after before.”

    One of the most unabashedly enjoyable cinematic events of all time and that’s perfectly captured here with Drew Struzan’s gorgeous artwork for Steven Spielberg’s 1981 adventure classic “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. From first year of release in Japan, 1981 comes this marvellous B2 film poster. Fantastic detailing and spectacular bright rich colours this originally flat/unfolded example is presented in unrestored, high grade condition and is becoming extremely hard to find. A beautiful looking poster that represents a fantastic item of rare and original movie memorabilia from one of the greatest film’s ever made.

    Trivia: Freeze-framing during the Well of Souls scene, you can notice a golden pillar with a tiny engraving of R2-D2 and C-3PO from the Star Wars saga. They are also on the wall behind Indy when they first approach the Ark.

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  • Ring, The

    Ring, The

    £50.00

    “Before you die, you see the ring.”…original year of release Advance UK Quad film poster for Gore Vebinski’s horror movie “The Ring”. This poster was originally rolled and in exceptional condition with stunning imagery. Just like looking at a TV screen with a bad reception.

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  • Rocky II

    £35.00

    “He was one punch away from the heavyweight championship of the world. Now he’s one heartbeat away from losing the woman he loves”

    An unusual style and design for this original 1979 Japan B3 (Nakazuri) film for Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky II”. Stark minimalistic design unique to Japan makes this poster very desirable. Originally rolled (as issued) it displays and presents very well and represents a very collectable piece of original movie memorabilia for one of the World’s biggest stars in his most famous defining role; Rocky Balboa…“The Italian Stallion is back!”

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  • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Movie Poster

    Star Trek II:The Wrath of Khan

    £125.00

    “Beyond the darkness…beyond the human evolution…is Khan. A genetically superior tyrant. Exhiled to a barren planet; banished by a Starship Commander he is destined to destroy. Left for dead, Khan has survived”.

    Original 1982 Japanese B2 movie poster for the best original series Star Trek movie ever “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”. Originally rolled (as issued) this fantastic looking poster displays to excellent effect with no fold lines, lovely deep, unfaded colours and fantastic photo-montage imagery featuring all the key cast members, Kirk, Spock and the crew of USS Enterprise never looked better. A fine piece of sci-fi movie memorabilia and one of the best looking and most collectable film posters for the much loved franchise.

    Trivia: The famous “Space, the final frontier” monologue is heard for the first time since Star Trek (1966), now narrated by Leonard Nimoy, however this has been changed slightly. Instead of saying, “…its five-year mission…” and “to seek out new life,” this now says, “her ongoing mission…” and “to seek out new lifeforms”.

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  • Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi Movie Poster

    Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

    £295.00

    “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.”

    For the third chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy “Return of the Jedi” Lucasfilm successfully chose a number of internationally acclaimed artists to present a varied series of designs for the Worldwide advertising campaign. The poster here is the Yamakatsu issued Style A Japanese B2. Not an official cinema poster but was sold exclusively in a small number of Japanese cinemas where the movie was playing. At first view you would assume it to be a photo-montage design but it’s actually highly detailed artwork featuring all of the main characters and spacecraft. Only available in limited numbers and is rare and highly desirable. Presented here in excellent unrestored rolled (as issued) condition this incredible example looks superb. A fantastic item of collectable Star Wars movie memorabilia from what was (until 2015) the defining chapter in the Star Wars original trilogy.

    “The Emperor’s made a critical error, and the time for our attack has come.”

    Trivia: Takes place 5 years before The Mandalorian (2019).

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  • Terminator 2: Judgement Day Movie Poster

    Terminator 2: Judgement Day

    £395.00

    “He Said He’d Be Back…and He Certainly is !”

    Sci-fi movies can rarely be made in such way that can be looked at as works of art. This is one of the few exceptions. The prediction of judgment day with Hamilton watching a playground full of kids be burnt to the ground is an absolute brilliant portrayal of Armageddon. The theme that men will destroy themselves is also shown throughout the movie also and is even said by The Terminator…“It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves”. This brings the movie to a whole new level of sci-fi and one of the most sought after of titles by collectors of the genre and Schwarzenegger’s vast legion of fans. Offered here is a scarce large format Japanese B1 movie poster (equivalent to a standard one-sheet) for James Cameron’s sci-fi, time travel, shoot ’em up uber-actioner “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”. This example is often referred to as the ‘Smoke’ version featuring Schwarzenegger’s Terminator emerging from the smoke. In a design that’s unique to Japan the largely black and white imagery features Arnie’s eyes finished in a blazing red, leaving you in no doubt he is a Terminator. One of the most influential film of the past 25+ years with ground breaking CGI special effects and spectacular action set pieces. A very hard film poster to find in this fine unrestored rolled (as issued) condition that represents an impressive and stylish item of original cinematic movie memorabilia.

    Trivia: Given Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s US $15 million salary, and his total of seven hundred words of dialogue, he was paid $21,429 per word. “Hasta la vista, baby” cost $85,716.

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  • The Dirty Dozen Movie Poster

    The Dirty Dozen

    £175.00

    “Damn them or praise them…You’ll never forget The Dirty Dozen !”

    Notable for a mix of striking Frank McCarthy artwork and photographs (a typical feature of Japanese poster design) this is a stunning original Japanese B2 film poster for Robert Aldrich’s 1967 World War 2 action extravaganza “The Dirty Dozen”. With artwork exclusive to this release Lee Marvin takes centre stage , machine gun blazing , charging into battle against a background of action scenes and co-stars, cleverly featured in a hand grenade illustration. Originally rolled (as issued) to Japanese cinemas this beautiful unrestored example presents to excellent. Hugely collectable; very rare first release poster for a war movie that is oft judged as one of the best from the action adventure genre.

    Trivia: Woody Allen joined Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson and Telly Savalas to play poker when filming was finished for the day. He was simultaneously filming Casino Royale (1967) in London and earning “a fat salary”. Filming was so far behind schedule, that he would gladly hook up with the cast for a few hands of poker.

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  • The Getaway Movie Poster

    The Getaway

    £295.00

    ”That’s a walk-in bank. You don’t have to be Dillinger for this one.”

    An impressive image of ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen and exclusive to the Japanese release for “The Getaway”. This original 1972 first release Japanese B2 film poster for Sam Peckinpah’s gritty thriller delivers the three “S’s” – Style, Substance & Steve McQueen and highlights a shotgun wielding McQueen. Printed on a heavier stock paper with a gloss finish this really is a striking and hard to find, Japanese poster. Totally original and unrestored this rolled (as issued) flat and unfolded example displays and presents to excellent effect and represents a scarce & sought item of authentic movie memorabilia from a popular Steve McQueen title that is often over looked from his impressive catalogue of roles.

    Trivia: Included among the American Film Institute’s 2001 list of 400 movies nominated for the top 100 Most Heart-Pounding American Movies.

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  • The Goonies Movie Poster

    The Goonies

    £195.00

    “They call themselves “The Goonies.” The secret caves. The old lighthouse. The lost map. The treacherous traps. The hidden treasure. And Sloth… Join the adventure.”

    A magnificent example for one of the best feelgood films ever made…Richard Donner’s “The Goonies”. Add to the mix Steven Spielberg & Chris Columbus it was a guaranteed box office hit, but just to make sure they commissioned movie poster maestro Noriyoshi Ohrai to create an alternative style poster for the Japanese marketing campaign that complemented and could be displayed next to Drew Struzan’s familiar ‘hanging’ design . Ohrai in turn produced some of the best work of his career as featured here on this original 1985 Style A Japanese B2 film poster. The portrait format is perfectly suited to his design which is fondly referred to as the ‘One-Eyed Willie’ style. Originally rolled  (as issued) this unrestored example looks incredible with amazing vibrant colour tones. A fantastic and eye-catching item for a hugely loved and popular movie that represents scarce original movie memorabilia for a film poster that has become one of the most desirable titles of the 1980’s…“Goonies never say die !”

    Trivia: One Eyed Willie’s ship, The Inferno, was 105 feet long and took 2-1/2 months to construct. It was modeled after Errol Flynn‘s ship in The Sea Hawk (1940). The sails required more than 7,000 square feet of material, the largest measured 30ft by 60ft. Some of the ship’s rigging was recycled for the Pirates of the Caribbean ship at Disneyland, which was being renovated at the time.

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