HERCULES (1983) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, LOU FERRIGNO, FANTASY
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
Hercules (1983) Original Daybill Movie Poster - Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris - Director Luigi Cozzi, is in Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This Daybill is...
Hercules (1983) Original Daybill Movie Poster - Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris - Director Luigi Cozzi, is in Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Daybill is presented in Near Mint condition with two standard Daybill folds, unused and no flaws. This Poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. The original Australian Daybill represents exceptional value for collectors seeking authentic cinema memorabilia from this cult classic science fantasy adventure.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1983, Hercules is an extraordinary Italian-American science fantasy adventure that reimagines the legendary Greek hero through the vision of director Luigi Cozzi. The film stars Lou Ferrigno, best known for his role as the Incredible Hulk, in a powerhouse performance as the mythological strongman. This ambitious production blends ancient mythology with futuristic science fiction elements, creating a unique cinematic experience that has achieved cult status among genre enthusiasts.
The plot centres around Hercules battling the wizard King Minos, portrayed by William Berger, who employs advanced "science" in his ruthless attempts to conquer the world. Our hero must overcome incredible obstacles to stop this malevolent ruler whilst simultaneously rescuing his beloved Princess Cassiopeia, played by Ingrid Anderson. The stellar supporting cast includes Sybil Danning as the fierce warrior Ariadne, Brad Harris as Augias, and Rossana Podestà as the goddess Hera.
What makes this Hercules particularly memorable is its audacious blend of mythological storytelling with science fiction spectacle. The film features Hercules battling laser-breathing creatures, confronting robotic enemies, and witnessing magical transformations that include a bear turning into a constellation. Director Luigi Cozzi infused the production with imaginative special effects that, whilst modest by today's standards, demonstrate remarkable creativity and ambition for the era.
The film also features Mirella D'Angelo as the benevolent sorceress Circe, who aids Hercules in his quest. The international cast brings together talent from across Europe and America, with Bobby Rhodes as King Xenodama and Gianni Garko as Valcheus adding depth to the mythological world. The production values showcase elaborate costumes, imaginative set designs, and a sweeping musical score that enhances the epic scope of the adventure.
This cult classic was successful enough to spawn a sequel, "The Adventures of Hercules" in 1985, with Lou Ferrigno reprising his iconic role. The original film's unique approach to the Hercules legend, combining traditional mythology with futuristic elements, has earned it a dedicated following amongst fans of both fantasy and science fiction genres. The film's bold creative choices and memorable performances have secured its place as a beloved entry in 1980s genre cinema.
To find out more about Hercules (1983) 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.