{"product_id":"a-fish-called-wanda-1988-movie-poster-daybill-original-vintage","title":"A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988) Movie Poster, Daybill, Original Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA FISH CALLED WANDA (1988) Movie Poster, Daybill, Original Vintage, Starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and is Directed by Charles Crichton, is in Very Fine\/Near Mint Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine\/Near Mint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2 Daybill folds as issued, in excellent condition and is in a colourful clean presentation. This is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian Daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for the hugely successful 1988 British comedy \u003cstrong\u003eA Fish Called Wanda\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin. No poster artist has been identified for this example. The exceptionally clean presentation, vibrant colours and strong overall condition make this a desirable piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage comedy movie memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for collectors of original Australian film posters, British cinema and classic 1980s comedy. The traditional Daybill format also makes this an excellent collectible for fans seeking an original theatrical poster from the film's initial release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fish Called Wanda (1988)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most celebrated British comedies of the late twentieth century, combining an elaborate diamond-heist plot with outrageous character comedy, misunderstandings and some remarkably dark humour. Directed by veteran filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Crichton\u003c\/strong\u003e and written by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cleese\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin. The production became an international success and earned widespread critical acclaim for its intelligent screenplay, superb comic performances and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story centres on a group of criminals who plan an ambitious \u003cstrong\u003ediamond robbery in London\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gang is led by George Thomason, played by John Cleese, who is intelligent but hopelessly awkward and finds himself caught between his criminal ambitions and his growing attraction to Wanda Gershwitz, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. Wanda is an American con artist who has joined the scheme with her brother Otto, played by Kevin Kline. Otto describes himself as an intellectual and sophisticated man, although his extraordinary ignorance and inflated ego make him one of the film's funniest characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Palin plays \u003cstrong\u003eKen Pile\u003c\/strong\u003e, a shy and extremely nervous animal lover who is involved in the robbery. Ken develops an unfortunate obsession with Wanda's brother's unusual circumstances and is particularly fascinated by the possibility of communicating with animals. Palin's performance adds another layer of eccentric British humour to the increasingly chaotic plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the diamond robbery succeeds, the criminals immediately begin betraying one another. Wanda secretly intends to take the diamonds for herself, while Otto attempts to manipulate the situation to his own advantage. George discovers that the diamonds have been moved, setting off a complicated chain of deception, romantic manipulation and criminal double-crossing. The story becomes even more complicated when George is arrested and seeks the assistance of barrister \u003cstrong\u003eArchie Leach\u003c\/strong\u003e, also played by Cleese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's comedy comes not only from the elaborate criminal plot but from the extraordinary personalities of its central characters. \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Lee Curtis\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a sharp American sensibility to Wanda, who is clever, seductive and relentlessly opportunistic. \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kline\u003c\/strong\u003e gives an unforgettable performance as Otto, a character who confidently quotes philosophy while routinely misunderstanding the most basic concepts. His performance won him the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor\u003c\/strong\u003e, making him one of the relatively few actors to win an Oscar for a comedy performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film also has an unusual production history. Director \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Crichton\u003c\/strong\u003e had been working in British cinema for decades before making the film, with credits stretching back to the 1940s. John Cleese was instrumental in developing the screenplay and the project became a remarkable meeting of generations, combining Crichton's experience with Cleese's distinctive comic writing and the talents of a younger international cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fish Called Wanda\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced by Michael Shamberg and incorporated the talents of the team associated with the British comedy tradition, while the screenplay's intricate structure allowed the film to move smoothly between farce, romance, crime and black comedy. The film also features the memorable recurring motif of Ken's fascination with animals, which eventually contributes to one of its most famous and outrageous sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1988, the film became a major box-office success and has remained a favourite among enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic British comedy, John Cleese, Monty Python-related cinema and 1980s movies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its mixture of clever dialogue, physical comedy and elaborate plotting has helped it remain remarkably entertaining decades after its original release. This \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian Daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore an excellent collectible representing one of the most enduring comedies of the 1980s. With its exceptional Very Fine\/Near Mint condition and colourful clean presentation, it would make an impressive addition to a collection of original comedy posters, British cinema memorabilia or classic movie art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0095159\/\"\u003eTo find out more about A Fish Called Wanda (1988) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage 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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344541687872,"sku":"AFHCLDWNDA-88-DB-FLD","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/AFishCalledWanda_1988_DaybillVF_cond.webp?v=1787568682","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/a-fish-called-wanda-1988-movie-poster-daybill-original-vintage","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}