{"product_id":"close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-1977-movie-poster-australian-one-sheet","title":"CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet RR1980","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Re-Release Poster (1980), Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Miranda Dillion, François Truffaut, Directed by Steven Spielberg is in Fine\/Very Fine 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 Australian RR1980's One Sheet Movie Poster is presented in Fine\/Very Fine Condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 2 and a half cm tear top of poster, fold wear present on each fold, otherwise in excellent condition. A collectible piece of vintage cinema history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)\u003c\/strong\u003e is Steven Spielberg's landmark science fiction film about humanity's first encounter with intelligent extraterrestrial life. It follows Roy Neary, played by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dreyfuss\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Indiana electrical lineman whose life changes after he witnesses strange lights and an unidentified flying object. Unable to explain what happened, Roy becomes determined to discover the truth, even as his obsession affects his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy develops a fixation with a distinctive mountain-shaped image that repeatedly appears in his imagination. He tries to recreate it from household objects, confusing his wife Ronnie, played by \u003cstrong\u003eTeri Garr\u003c\/strong\u003e. Meanwhile, Jillian Guiler, portrayed by \u003cstrong\u003eMelinda Dillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, experiences a terrifying encounter when her young son Barry disappears. Their stories connect to a mystery involving UFO sightings, government investigations and an approaching meeting between humans and visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation is led by French scientist Claude Lacombe, played by celebrated filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eFrançois Truffaut\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Bob Balaban as his assistant David Laughlin. Truffaut's appearance is notable because the director of The 400 Blows and Jules and Jim acts in an English-language film. Lacombe approaches the phenomenon with curiosity, reflecting the movie's theme of wonder and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientists eventually identify Roy's mysterious image as \u003cstrong\u003eDevils Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e in Wyoming, where a secret government operation is established. The film builds towards enormous alien spacecraft and an attempt at communication using musical tones and coloured lights. The famous five-note sequence, created by composer \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e, becomes a powerful language shared between humans and the visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpielberg wrote and directed the film, with screenplay contributions from Hal Barwood and Jerry Belson. Producers Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips supported the production, while cinematographer \u003cstrong\u003eVilmos Zsigmond\u003c\/strong\u003e created its distinctive visual atmosphere. Produced by Columbia Pictures, the film became a major success and won Academy Awards for cinematography and sound effects editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on alien invasion, \u003cstrong\u003eClose Encounters of the Third Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e presents first contact as mystery, communication and discovery. Its imagery, music and sense of awe helped make it one of the defining \u003cstrong\u003e1970s science fiction movies\u003c\/strong\u003e. An \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1977 Australian One Sheet movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking piece of vintage cinema history for collectors of Spielberg, UFO films and classic movie memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0075860\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 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":41362956714048,"sku":"CEOTTK-77-USOS-FLD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/CloseEncountersoftheThirdKind_1977_F-VFcondAustOneSheet.webp?v=1788744057","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-1977-movie-poster-australian-one-sheet","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}