SILVERADO (1985) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, EPIC 80'S WESTERN
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
SILVERADO (1985) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, EPIC 80'S WESTERN, Starring Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Directed by Lawrence Kasdan is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie...
SILVERADO (1985) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, EPIC 80'S WESTERN, Starring Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Directed by Lawrence Kasdan is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition, folded as issued to cinemas. This striking Silverado movie poster is a fantastic example of 1980s Western cinema advertising and an appealing addition to any collection of Australian One Sheets, classic Western memorabilia or 1980s movie posters. The film's celebrated ensemble cast and classic Western imagery make this a particularly desirable piece for fans of Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn and Danny Glover.
Movie Synopsis
Silverado (1985) is an epic 1980s Western that combines traditional frontier adventure with the energy and style of modern blockbuster filmmaking. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan and written by Lawrence Kasdan and his brother Mark Kasdan, the film follows four very different men whose paths converge as they become involved in a struggle against corruption, injustice and powerful enemies in the American frontier town of Silverado.
The story begins with Emmett, played by Scott Glenn, travelling across the wilderness after surviving an ambush. He encounters his brother Jake, portrayed by Kevin Costner, who is in serious trouble and facing execution. Meanwhile, Paden, played by Kevin Kline, finds himself abandoned in the desert after being betrayed by a former associate. The three men eventually join forces, while Danny Glover's Mal Johnson becomes the fourth member of their unlikely group.
As the characters make their way towards Silverado, they discover that the town is controlled by a ruthless alliance of wealthy landowners, corrupt lawmen and violent hired guns. At the centre of this operation is Sheriff Cobb, played by Brian Dennehy, a powerful figure with a personal connection to Paden. Rather than simply accepting the injustice surrounding them, the four friends decide to fight back, setting the stage for an unforgettable Western showdown.
One of the film's strengths is its memorable ensemble cast. Kevin Kline brings charisma and humour to Paden, while Scott Glenn gives Emmett a more experienced and determined presence. Kevin Costner's Jake is energetic and mischievous, displaying the star quality that would soon make him one of Hollywood's biggest leading men. Danny Glover gives Mal a strong moral centre and formidable presence. The cast also includes Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Brian Dennehy, James Gammon and Jeff Goldblum.
Lawrence Kasdan brought considerable filmmaking experience to Silverado. Before directing the film, Kasdan had established himself as a screenwriter on major productions including Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back. Silverado allowed him to revisit the Western genre with a large-scale production that deliberately embraced the conventions of classic Hollywood Westerns while giving the story a contemporary sense of humour and character development.
The production was filmed primarily in New Mexico, with the fictional town of Silverado constructed from scratch near Santa Fe. Production circumstances also contributed to the film's distinctive visual appearance. A delayed shooting schedule meant the cast and crew endured freezing temperatures and sudden snowstorms during the winter production, helping create the film's rugged and formidable Western atmosphere. Principal photography was completed after 92 days of production.
Released in 1985, Silverado became a much-loved example of the modern Western and remains notable for its impressive cast, sweeping landscapes, action sequences and affectionate approach to the genre. For collectors, this Australian One Sheet movie poster captures the visual character of an era when large-scale Western adventures were still being produced for the cinema. With its 1985 release, acclaimed ensemble cast and classic frontier subject matter, this is an excellent piece of 1980s Western movie memorabilia for collectors and fans of classic cinema.
To find out more about Silverado (1985) 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.