{"product_id":"excalibur-1981-original-us-one-sheet-movie-poster","title":"Excalibur (1981) Original US One Sheet Movie Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original folded US One Sheet movie poster for Excalibur (1981), directed by John Boorman and featuring artwork by renowned illustrator Bob Peak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine theatrical-release poster, not a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e US One Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 x 41 inches (69 x 104 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Folded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 1981 theatrical release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/bob-peak-movie-posters\" title=\"Bob Peak Movie Posters | Original Vintage Posters\"\u003eBob Peak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdapted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigel Terry stars as King Arthur, alongside Helen Mirren as Morgana, Nicol Williamson as Merlin and Nicholas Clay as Lancelot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supporting cast includes Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Gabriel Byrne, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson, several of whom appeared early in their screen careers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography and has developed an enduring cult following among fantasy cinema enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original US theatrical poster features spectacular illustrated artwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/bob-peak-movie-posters\" title=\"Bob Peak Movie Posters | Original Vintage Posters\"\u003eBob Peak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most celebrated American movie poster artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition captures the mystical atmosphere of Arthurian legend, with the legendary sword Excalibur dominating the design against a dramatic background of medieval imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original piece of 1980s cinema memorabilia for collectors of John Boorman, Bob Peak artwork, Arthurian legend and classic fantasy films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/original-vintage-1980s-movie-posters-authentic-cinema\" title=\"1980s Movie Posters | Original Vintage Film Posters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980s Movie Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/fantasy-movie-posters\" title=\"Fantasy Movie Posters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantasy Movie Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/adventure-movie-posters\" title=\"Adventure Movie Posters | Original Vintage Movie Posters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdventure Movie Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/historical-movie-posters\" title=\"Historical Movie Posters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Movie Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/collections\/original-us-one-sheet-movie-posters-27x41\" title=\"US One Sheet Movie Posters (27 x 41) | Original American Posters\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS One Sheet Movie Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoviesMoviesMovies Vintage Movie Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56341297070465,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/6827\/8751\/files\/Excalibur_1981_Original_US_One_Sheet_Movie_Poster.jpg?v=1792067113","url":"https:\/\/moviesmoviesmovies.co.uk\/products\/excalibur-1981-original-us-one-sheet-movie-poster","provider":"MoviesMoviesMovies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}