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THUNDER

£50.00

Film

THUNDER

Additional information

Year

1983

Size/Type

UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided

Country of Origin

UK / British

Condition

Near mint minus; originally rolled (as issued)

Director

Fabrizio De Angelis (Larry Ludman)

Actor/Actress

Antonio Sabato, Bo Svenson, Mark Gregory, Paolo Malco, Raimund Harmstorf, Valeria Ross

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“They gave him hate, He gave them hell…”

Italian exploitation cinema at its finest, Fabrizio De Angelis‘ 1983 revenge driven “Rambo” clone…“THUNDER”…it also helps if you get one the best action film poster artists to draw your poster…Brian Bysouth’s artwork on this original 1983 UK quad is nothing short of spectacular & does exactly what a film advertising  poster was meant to do…gets you to go and watch the movie. Featuring the heroic titular “Thunder”, bazookas, helicopters, a runaway digger, a crane, exploding police cars, guns (& more guns)…all offset against a dark, stormy lightning strike sky.  A beautifully finished and detailed movie poster  and is a perfect example of the B movie sub culture, whereby the poster sold the feature and in most cases was far superior to the on-screen content.. From first year of British release this 1983 UK quad film poster is a truly fantastic looking film poster, perfectly suited by the British quad design and a very desirable item. Coming from the personal archive of the artist Brian Bysouth this superb example is presented in excellent unrestored original condition and is easily the best example of this cult poster I have ever offered for sale with the minimal of handling wear. Originally rolled (as issued) this standout piece has deep, vibrant colours and stunning all-action imagery. An extremely collectable and rare film poster that typifies ‘B Movie’ film making in the 80’s .

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Film Description

THUNDER Movie Poster

“A native America named Thunder returns home only to find that his ancestral burial ground is being destroyed by construction workers. He tries to put a stop to it, but the law is not only not on his side, but he is banished from town, beaten up, and left for dead. Now he wants his revenge.”

Noble Native American Thunder (Mark Gregory) returns to his small desert home town only to discover that an ancient Indian burial ground is being demolished by construction workers. Thunder tries to stop them to no avail. He gets beat up and run out of town but returns to further stir things up. Next thing you know Thunder is on the lam and being doggedly hunted in the wilderness by a posse led by hard-nosed Sheriff Bill Cook (the always fine Bo Svenson). Sound familiar? Yep, “THUNDER”, this low-budget Italian movie blatantly copies the superior Sylvestor Stallone vehicle First Blood.” Fortunately, director/co-writer Fabrizio De Angelis compensates for the dearth of originality by expertly maintaining a ceaseless breakneck pace throughout. Moreover, De Angelis stages the plentiful action scenes with rip-roaring brio (a wild car chase rates as the definite exciting highlight). Sergio Salvati‘s handsome, expansive cinematography, Francesco De Masi‘s rousing, tuneful, majestic score, the occasional snazzy use of strenuous slow motion, and the breathtaking Monument Valley locations are all up to speed. Nice supporting turns by Raimund Harmstorf as the jerky, antagonistic Deputy Barry Henson, Antonio Sabato as the zealously wicked troublemaker Thomas, Valeria Ross as the feisty Sheila, Paolo Malco as pesky TV reporter Brian Sherman, and Michele Mirabella as groovy disc jockey Dancing Crow. While it’s no classic, this fast ‘n’ furious little Grade B auctioneer still makes the grade as a fun and thrilling popcorn flick all the same.

 

 

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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Most Popular Poster Types

US Posters

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
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.

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
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.

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.