Collection: Crime Movie Posters | Original Theatrical-Release Posters

Explore our collection of original crime movie posters, featuring authentic theatrical-release prints from classic gangster films, film noir titles and underworld cinema. This category forms part of our wider archive of vintage movie posters, with particularly strong representation from the 1970s when crime cinema reached a cultural peak.

Many iconic performances are represented by actors such as Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, whose work remains central to the appeal of crime cinema.

All posters are genuine theatrical-release prints sourced from archives, distributors or private collections — never reproductions.

This collection includes original posters from influential crime and gangster films spanning the 1960s through the 1990s. It covers organised crime, prison and police dramas, detective movies and noir-inspired titles, including many films that overlap with cult movie posters and film noir cinema.

Collectors will find a range of original theatrical formats within this category.

US One Sheet: 27 x 41 inches (69 x 104 cm)
UK Quad: 30 x 40 inches (76 x 102 cm)
Japanese B2: 20 x 28 inches (51 x 71 cm)
French Grande: 47 x 63 inches (120 x 160 cm)

Original crime movie posters are highly sought after, particularly for iconic gangster films and influential directors such as Alfred Hitchcock. Posters from the 1970s are especially desirable, reflecting a defining era of crime cinema. Many titles also intersect with cult movie posters, increasing their appeal among collectors seeking historically significant and recognisable artwork.