ONE CRAZY SUMMER (1986) Movie Poster, Daybill, ODDBALL COMEDY
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
One Crazy Summer (1986) Movie Poster, Daybill, Starring John Cusack & Demi Moore, Directed by Savage Steve Holland is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This...
One Crazy Summer (1986) Movie Poster, Daybill, Starring John Cusack & Demi Moore, Directed by Savage Steve Holland is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster is presented as Very Fine/Near Mint condition with 2 Daybill Folds, no other issues. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. Australian daybill posters were printed in far smaller numbers than US one-sheets, making them a highly collectible format. This example displays exceptionally well and is ideal for fans of 1980s comedies, cult teen films and original cinema memorabilia. The artwork perfectly reflects the film’s playful, anarchic tone that defined a generation of offbeat studio comedies.
Movie Synopsis
One Crazy Summer (1986) is a colourful and energetic teen comedy that captures the free-spirited humour of mid-1980s American cinema. Directed by Savage Steve Holland, who previously found success with Better Off Dead, the film reunites him with star John Cusack in another wildly unconventional role. Known for its cartoon-like gags, surreal sight jokes and heartfelt moments, One Crazy Summer has grown into a beloved cult classic.
The story follows Hoops McCann, played by John Cusack, an aspiring cartoonist nursing a broken heart after being dumped by his girlfriend. Seeking distraction and inspiration, Hoops heads to the island of Nantucket for a summer of sun, friendship and unexpected romance. There he reconnects with his eccentric group of friends, including the lovable but awkward Clay Stork, portrayed by Curtis Armstrong, and the loud, self-confident musician Teddy, played by Joel Murray.
While on the island, Hoops meets Cassandra Eldridge, portrayed by Demi Moore, a talented young singer struggling against her wealthy stepfather’s plans to sell her family’s marina to a ruthless developer. As Hoops becomes romantically involved with Cassandra, he also finds himself entangled in a battle to save the marina, pitting the group of misfit friends against arrogant local elites and rival preppy sailors. Along the way, the film delivers a barrage of absurd comedy set-pieces, slapstick humour and animated fantasy sequences that reflect Hoops’ imagination.
The screenplay, written by Savage Steve Holland, leans heavily into exaggerated characters and visual comedy, giving the film a distinctive tone that sets it apart from more conventional teen movies of the era. Supporting performances from Bobcat Goldthwait as the unhinged Godzilla-obsessed Stork twin and Tom Villard add to the film’s chaotic charm. The soundtrack, filled with upbeat 1980s pop and rock tracks, further anchors the movie firmly in its time.
Although One Crazy Summer received mixed reviews upon release, it has since earned a strong following for its originality, quotable dialogue and fearless embrace of silliness. Today, it is fondly remembered as a quintessential 1980s oddball comedy and an essential entry in John Cusack’s early film career.
This original Australian daybill movie poster is a nostalgic and eye-catching collectible, perfect for fans of cult comedies, teen films and classic 1980s cinema.
To find out more about One Crazy Summer (1986) 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.