HERCULES (1997) MOVIE POSTER, AUSTRALIAN ONE SHEET, DISNEY
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
Hercules (1997) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Disney, Featuring Tate Donovan, James Woods, and Susan Egan and Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker is in Very Fine condition. Movie...
Hercules (1997) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Disney, Featuring Tate Donovan, James Woods, and Susan Egan and Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker is in Very Fine condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster presents in Very Fine+ condition, with only some minor edgewear bumps on the left and right hand side, and 3 small tears on the bottom left hand side, although this does not affect the overall colourful, vibrant and detailed poster. This Poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. This original theatrical poster showcases the stunning Disney animation artwork that made Hercules one of the most visually distinctive animated films of the 1990s. The vibrant colours and dynamic character designs remain incredibly well-preserved, making this an exceptional example of Disney movie memorabilia from the studio's Renaissance era. The poster's excellent condition ensures it remains a beautiful display piece for collectors of Australian cinema posters and Disney animation art.
Movie Synopsis
Hercules is a spectacular 1997 animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by the acclaimed duo Ron Clements and John Musker, who previously helmed Disney classics including The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, the film reimagines Greek mythology through a distinctly modern and comedic lens. The screenplay was written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw, and Irene Mecchi, bringing together a talented team that infused the ancient myths with contemporary humour and heart.
The film features an outstanding voice cast led by Tate Donovan as the titular hero Hercules, James Woods delivering a scene-stealing performance as the fast-talking villain Hades, and Susan Egan as the sarcastic and world-weary Megara. The supporting cast includes Danny DeVito as Hercules' trainer Philoctetes (Phil), Rip Torn as the king of the gods Zeus, and Samantha Eggar as Hercules' mortal mother. The film also features Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer, and Hal Holbrook in memorable supporting roles.
The story follows young Hercules, the son of Zeus and Hera, who is turned mortal as an infant by the scheming Hades, lord of the Underworld. Retaining his godlike strength but stripped of his immortality, Hercules grows up on Earth feeling like an outcast, unaware of his divine heritage. When he discovers the truth about his parentage, he embarks on a heroic journey to prove himself worthy of returning to Mount Olympus and reclaiming his place among the gods. Along the way, he must face mythological monsters, navigate the complexities of heroism and celebrity, and ultimately learn that true strength comes from the heart.
One of the film's most distinctive features is its groundbreaking visual style, inspired by the work of British caricaturist Gerald Scarfe, who served as the production designer. Scarfe's angular, exaggerated character designs gave Hercules a unique aesthetic that set it apart from other Disney animated features. The film's bold lines, stylised backgrounds, and innovative use of colour created a visual experience reminiscent of ancient Greek pottery and art, while still maintaining the appeal of modern animation.
The musical score by Alan Menken, with lyrics by David Zippel, became one of the film's greatest strengths. Songs like "Go the Distance", "Zero to Hero", and "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" became instant classics. The gospel-influenced musical numbers, performed by a Greek chorus called the Muses (voiced by Lillias White, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, and Vaneese Y. Thomas), provided infectious energy and contemporary flair to the ancient story. "Go the Distance" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe nomination.
Hercules was notable for being one of the first Disney animated features to extensively use computer animation integrated with traditional hand-drawn animation. The Hydra battle sequence utilised cutting-edge CGI technology to create the multi-headed monster, demonstrating Disney's commitment to pushing the boundaries of animation. The film's production involved over 700 artists and technicians working for more than three years to bring the mythological world to life.
Upon its release, Hercules received positive reviews from critics who praised its humour, animation style, vocal performances, and musical numbers. While it wasn't the biggest box office success of Disney's Renaissance period, grossing $252 million worldwide, it has since developed a devoted following and is recognised as a beloved entry in the Disney animated canon. The film's witty dialogue, memorable characters, and timeless themes about identity, perseverance, and what it truly means to be a hero continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.
This Australian one sheet poster represents an important piece of Disney animation history and 1990s cinema memorabilia, capturing the bold artistic vision and mythological adventure that made Hercules a distinctive and enduring classic in the Disney library.
To find out more about Hercules (1997) 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.