54 (1998) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL ONE SHEET, 27" X 40" PHILLIPPE, HAYEK
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
54 (1998) Original One Sheet Movie Poster 27" x 40" - Starring Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers, Directed by Mark Christopher is in Very Fine Condition. Movie...
54 (1998) Original One Sheet Movie Poster 27" x 40" - Starring Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers, Directed by Mark Christopher is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: Edgewear on the left hand top side, folded out dog ear bottom left corner, edgewear on the right hand side, this poster looks to have been originally folded so there are 3 horizontal and 1 vertical fold marks flattened out, there is some handling wear but very minimal. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder. This original one sheet poster measures the standard theatrical size of 27 inches by 40 inches and represents a fascinating piece of late 1990s cinema history, capturing the glamorous and hedonistic world of New York's most famous nightclub during the disco era.
Movie Synopsis
54 (1998) is a dramatic exploration of Studio 54, the legendary New York City nightclub that defined an era of excess, celebrity, and disco culture in the late 1970s. Written and directed by Mark Christopher, the film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most exclusive nightspot through the eyes of Shane O'Shea, a young ambitious man from New Jersey who dreams of escaping his ordinary life.
The film stars Ryan Phillippe in his breakthrough leading role as Shane O'Shea, a handsome and naive young man whose good looks become his ticket into the glamorous world of Studio 54. Phillippe delivers a compelling performance that showcases both his physical charisma and his ability to convey the moral complexity of a character seduced by fame and excess. This role helped establish Phillippe as one of Hollywood's rising stars of the late 1990s.
Mike Myers delivers a remarkable dramatic performance as Steve Rubell, the flamboyant and manipulative co-owner of Studio 54. Myers, primarily known for his comedic roles in Austin Powers and Wayne's World, demonstrates his impressive range as an actor in this straight dramatic role. His portrayal of Rubell as a complex, charismatic yet morally questionable figure showcases the club owner's legendary ability to curate the perfect mix of celebrities, beautiful people, and hedonistic excess. Myers' performance earned critical praise for its authenticity and depth, proving he possessed serious dramatic chops beyond his comedic talents.
The supporting cast features Salma Hayek as Anita, a coat-check girl married to bartender Greg, played by Breckin Meyer. Their characters represent a stabilising force in the chaotic world of the club, though their relationship is tested by the temptations and pressures of the Studio 54 environment. Neve Campbell portrays Julie Black, a soap opera actress and ambitious woman who teaches Shane about navigating the ruthless world of fame and success. The ensemble cast brings authenticity to the colourful world of disco-era nightlife.
The film was produced by Miramax Films with a budget of approximately $13 million USD and was shot primarily in Toronto, Canada, with sets meticulously designed to recreate the iconic interior of the famous nightclub. The production design captures the opulent, theatrical atmosphere that made Studio 54 legendary, complete with elaborate lighting, mirror balls, and the pulsating energy of the dance floor.
One of the most interesting aspects of 54's production history involves the extensive studio interference and re-editing that occurred before its theatrical release. Director Mark Christopher's original vision was significantly altered by Miramax, with approximately 45 minutes of footage removed from the final cut. This included scenes depicting the bisexuality of Phillippe's character and a more prominent love triangle between Shane, Anita, and Greg. The studio also toned down the explicit depictions of drug use and sexual content that were central to the authentic Studio 54 experience.
In 2008, approximately a decade after the theatrical release, Christopher assembled a bootleg Director's Cut that reinstated much of the removed material. This version was unofficially screened at New York's Outfest to a sold-out audience, receiving enthusiastic response from viewers who felt it represented a more honest and complete vision of the story. The director's cut ran approximately two hours compared to the theatrical version's 93 minutes. In 2015, an official director's cut was finally released, allowing audiences to experience Christopher's intended vision of the film.
The film's soundtrack is a crucial element, featuring iconic disco hits from artists and groups that defined the era, including songs like "Keep On Dancin'" by Gary's Gang and various other disco classics that transport viewers back to the late 1970s dance floor. The music serves as both authentic period detail and emotional punctuation throughout Shane's journey.
54 opened in North American cinemas on August 28, 1998, with a respectable opening weekend gross of $6.6 million USD. The film ultimately earned $16.7 million USD at the domestic box office, achieving moderate commercial success despite mixed critical reviews. Critics praised Myers' dramatic performance and the film's production design while noting that the studio interference had compromised the narrative's coherence and emotional impact.
The real Studio 54 operated from April 1977 until its closure in 1980 following the arrest and conviction of owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager for tax evasion. During its brief but legendary run, the club became synonymous with disco culture, celebrity excess, and the ultimate VIP experience. The velvet rope and Rubell's selective door policy became legendary, creating an aura of exclusivity that made admission to the club the ultimate status symbol.
This original one sheet theatrical poster from the 1998 release captures the glamorous, seductive atmosphere of both the film and the legendary nightclub it depicts. Original posters from this film are increasingly collectible, particularly among fans of 1990s cinema and those fascinated by the disco era and Studio 54's enduring cultural legacy.
To find out more about 54 (1998) 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
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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.