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Buffalo Bill and the Indians

£125.00

Film

Buffalo Bill and the Indians

Additional information

Year

1976

Size/Type

UK Quad / (30″ x 40″) / Single Sided / Printed in England by Lonsdale & Bartholomew Ltd

Country of Origin

UK / British

Condition

Near mint minus – Very fine plus / originally folded (as issued)

Director

Robert Altman

Actor/Actress

Burt Lancaster, Geraldine Chaplin, Harvey Keitel, Joel Grey, John Considine, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Newman

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“Robert Altman’s Absolutely Unique and Heroic Enterprise of Inimitable Lustrel or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson.”

A striking poster design for movie legend Paul Newman’s 1976 comedy western “Buffalo Bill and the Indians”. Created in the style of an ‘old’ sideshow poster it works very well with great image of Newman and some key moments of the film. the photographs used a hand-tinted look to them offset against pale muted colours. Certainly impressive and totally original, this scarce 1976 unrestored UK quad film poster doesn’t come to market that often and presents near flawlessly, displaying to excellent effect. Originally folded (as issued) this exceptional example represents a fine piece of original movie memorabilia for one of the screens most iconic & famous actors.

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Film Description

Buffalo Bill and the Indians Movie Poster

“Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.”

I’ve said it countless times before, but I’m always astonished at just how many fantastic film from the 70’s are close to being forgotten today. Maybe it’s because this was an era of filmmakers taking risks and studio heads allowing them to do so, but I’m consistently impressed by the huge number of mature and intelligent films turned out. Buffalo Bill and the Indians is one of the many regretfully underrated films from the time. Coming hot off the commercial and critical success of NashvilleRobert Altman offered up this satire on the American entertainment industry and the manner in which we view our heroes. Maybe since it was released in the bicentennial, America didn’t want to see such a cynical portrayal of an American icon. The film flopped and received very mixed reviews from the critics.

The fact it wasn’t well regarded upon initial release and is largely forgotten today is a complete shame, because it really is one of Altman’s finest works. The dialog is scorching and complements the satirical nature of the plot very well. The acting by everyone involved is superb. Paul Newman, known for playing likeable anti-heroes, is rather cast against type as a charming but ultimately pathetic Bill Cody. Also worth mentioning isHarvey Keitel, also playing against type, as Cody’s meek nephew. Despite all the great performances, another reason this may have flopped was the lack of likeable characters. MASH and “Nashville” at least offered sympathetic protagonists, but the people in “Buffalo Bill and the Indians” are likely to sicken the viewer for the most part. Still, it only serves to drive the cynical themes home. “Buffalo Bill and the Indians” is an overlooked masterpiece.

 

Vintage Movie Posters Grading Criteria

Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.

Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.

Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.

Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.

Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.

Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.

Poor
A poster that is worn, torn, and/or damaged. May have staining, cracking, dry rot, and/or large tears. May be heavily soiled, may have pieces missing. In need of major restoration.

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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.

WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.

HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.

INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.

STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.

ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.

THREE-SHEET
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BRITISH Posters

BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.

BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.

ITALIAN Posters

ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.

ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
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2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.

4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.

FRENCH Posters

FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.