An original folded US One Sheet movie poster for Excalibur (1981), directed by John Boorman and featuring artwork by renowned illustrator Bob Peak.
This is a genuine theatrical-release poster, not a reproduction.
Format: US One Sheet
Size: 27 x 41 inches (69 x 104 cm)
Presentation: Folded
Release: Original 1981 theatrical release
Artist: Bob Peak
Condition: Edge and fold wear, with small areas of separation at some fold intersections and pin holes. There are also scattered small pale surface marks and speckled areas of scuffing in the lower-right section of the poster, particularly against the black background to the right of the title. These are more noticeable under direct lighting. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition.
Directed by John Boorman, Excalibur is a 1981 British-American epic fantasy adventure based on the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Adapted from Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, the film follows the rise and fall of King Arthur, from the mystical origins of the legendary sword Excalibur to the establishment of Camelot and the eventual collapse of the kingdom.
Nigel Terry stars as King Arthur, alongside Helen Mirren as Morgana, Nicol Williamson as Merlin and Nicholas Clay as Lancelot.
The supporting cast includes Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Gabriel Byrne, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson, several of whom appeared early in their screen careers.
Combining elaborate medieval costumes, atmospheric cinematography and a powerful musical score featuring compositions by Richard Wagner and Carl Orff, Excalibur remains one of the most distinctive fantasy films of the early 1980s.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography and has developed an enduring cult following among fantasy cinema enthusiasts.
This original US theatrical poster features spectacular illustrated artwork by Bob Peak, one of the most celebrated American movie poster artists.
The composition captures the mystical atmosphere of Arthurian legend, with the legendary sword Excalibur dominating the design against a dramatic background of medieval imagery.
Bob Peak's work on Excalibur is particularly admired by collectors of original illustrated movie posters, making this an appealing example of his distinctive artistic style.
An original piece of 1980s cinema memorabilia for collectors of John Boorman, Bob Peak artwork, Arthurian legend and classic fantasy films.
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