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The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

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Film

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

Additional information

Year

1973

Size/Type

UK Quad / (30″ x 40″) / Single Sided / Printed in England by W.E.Berry Ltd. Bradford

Country of Origin

UK / British

Condition

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

Director

Gordon Hessler

Actor/Actress

Caroline Munro, John Phillip Law, Tom Baker

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“Sinbad battles the creatures of legend in the miracle of Dynarama !”

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One of the finest action fantasy posters you will see from any film. Based upon initial designs by Eric Pulford the incredible finished artwork is provided by one of Britain’s greatest ever movie poster artist’s…Brian Bysouth. It really is a visual treat with amazing detailed artwork and eye-popping colours.great poster. “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad” was the second installment of Ray Harryhausen’s Sinbad trilogy and the original UK quad movie poster offered here is from the first year of release 1973. Presented in excellent unrestored condition this originally folded (as issued) example displays and presents superbly with vibrant colours and only the very minimal age & handling wear…A rare and desirable original film poster from a golden age of exotic “stop-motion” special effects cinema productions and a beautiful piece of very collectable movie memorabilia.

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Film Description

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Movie Poster

“Dynarama Means Supreme Adventure !”

“The Golden Voyage of Sinbad” continues the magic of Ray Harryhaussen‘s unique style of animation and his love of exotic mythology. Understandably, the film’s special effects pale in comparison to the CG eye-orgies of today, yet the real strength of the movie rests in the portrayal of the fantasy realm itself.

In the second installment of the Sinbad trilogy, director Gordon Hessler crafts a much darker realm than “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” and a much more believably Arabic one than “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”. Sinbad is now pursued by a Dark magician on his journey to an uncharted island. This desolate and dangerous island supposedly holds the prize of incredible power to which both Sinbad and his Nemesis hold keys. Along the way he confronts a number of Harryhaussen’s most stunning creations to date, including a six-armed living statue, a cycloptic centaur, and a griffon. The island itself is a beautiful array of ancient ruins, mysterious oracles, and a labyrinth of underground caverns. Color contrasts intermingle seamlessly as gigantic fountains bubble red water and green temple interiors are antagonistic to the dusty sandstone of the surface.

The characters in “The Golden Voyage” are also much more distinct and memorable in this installment. The dark prince Koura (Tom Baker) is sinister in his machinations, yet vulnerable as he ages each time he summons up his dark powers. The grand vizier’s scarred face is hidden behind a placid gilded mask and the clumsy Haroun (Kurt Christian)never fails to spark a laugh. John Philip Law‘s Sinbad is a quieter, more subdued captain than Kerwin Matthews‘ macho portrayal in the previous installment, yet he performs his role with stern concentration.

Overall, the film is exceptional not through its special effects or set design, but for the personal feel it portrays as a whole. An earthly design pervades the exotic locales and fearsome beasts which is lacking in many of the fantasy films today. Harryhaussen remains Hollywood’s most legendary effects artist because he understood the importance of allowing imagination to precede the effects themselves. Fantasy, even relating the darkest story, can still have a sense of warmth.

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Mint
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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.

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