48 HRS. (1982) Movie Poster, Aust Daybill, Eddie Murphy/Nick Nolte
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
48 HRS. (1982) Movie Poster, Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette O’Toole, James Remar, directed by Walter Hill, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This Original...
48 HRS. (1982) Movie Poster, Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette O’Toole, James Remar, directed by Walter Hill, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster is presented as Very Fine/Near Mint condition with no issues, has 2 Daybill folds as issued. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. A genuine Original Australian Daybill, this format is highly regarded by collectors for its bold vertical design and superior display presence compared to many international releases. Australian daybills were produced in limited quantities, making high-grade examples such as this increasingly difficult to source.
Movie Synopsis
48 Hrs. (1982) is a landmark action-comedy that helped redefine the buddy-cop genre and launched Eddie Murphy into Hollywood stardom. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Hill, the film combines gritty police action with sharp, irreverent humour, setting a new standard for mismatched partnership movies throughout the 1980s and beyond.
The story centres on hard-nosed San Francisco detective Jack Cates, played by Nick Nolte, who is on the trail of two ruthless criminals, Albert Ganz and Billy Bear. When a witness is murdered and the case begins to unravel, Cates is forced into an uneasy alliance with Reggie Hammond, a fast-talking convict portrayed by Eddie Murphy in his first major film role. Reggie is temporarily released from prison for exactly 48 hours to help track down Ganz, with the promise of freedom dangling just out of reach.
The chemistry between Nolte and Murphy is electric, with Murphy’s street-smart wit clashing brilliantly against Nolte’s volatile, no-nonsense cop persona. Murphy’s performance was a revelation at the time, showcasing his fearless comedic timing and charismatic screen presence, while also proving he could hold his own in a tough, R-rated action film. Supporting roles from Annette O’Toole and James Remar further strengthen the cast, adding emotional depth and menace to the story.
Written by Roger Spottiswoode, Walter Hill and Larry Gross, 48 Hrs. was notable for its raw tone and unapologetically adult dialogue, a bold move for a mainstream studio release in the early 1980s. The film’s success paved the way for countless imitators and directly influenced later classics such as Beverly Hills Cop and Lethal Weapon. It also marked a shift in how action films blended comedy, realism and character-driven storytelling.
On release, the film was both a critical and commercial success, cementing its place as a cult classic. Today, 48 Hrs. is widely regarded as one of the most influential action-comedies of its era, and this original Australian daybill movie poster represents a key piece of cinema history tied to the rise of Eddie Murphy and the evolution of the modern buddy film.
To find out more about 48 Hrs. (1982) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.