SPEED (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Keanu Reeves
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
SPEED (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels, Directed by Jan de Bont is in Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and...
SPEED (1994) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels, Directed by Jan de Bont is in Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Near Mint condition, rolled as issued, has minor handling wear otherwise its in excellent condition. This original Australian One Sheet movie poster was produced for the film's 1994 theatrical release and remains an outstanding example of authentic cinema memorabilia. Displaying vibrant colours and sharp imagery, this genuine theatrical poster is highly desirable for collectors of 1990s action movie posters, Keanu Reeves memorabilia and original film advertising. Its excellent presentation makes it ideal for framing and displaying in a home theatre, office or movie poster collection.
Movie Synopsis
Speed (1994) is one of the defining action thrillers of the 1990s, delivering relentless suspense, spectacular practical stunts and unforgettable performances. Directed by Jan de Bont in his feature film directorial debut, and written by Graham Yost, the film became an instant box office success and remains one of the greatest action films ever made.
The story follows Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), a courageous LAPD SWAT officer whose quick thinking and bravery save countless lives during a hostage crisis involving a high-rise elevator. After foiling the plans of disgruntled bomb squad expert Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper), Jack believes the dangerous criminal has been defeated. Instead, Payne returns with an even deadlier plan designed to test Jack's courage, intelligence and endurance.
Payne secretly plants a bomb aboard a Los Angeles city bus that is programmed to explode if the vehicle's speed falls below 50 miles per hour. When the bomb is discovered, Jack races aboard the speeding bus and works alongside frightened passengers to prevent disaster. Unexpectedly, passenger Annie Porter (Sandra Bullock) finds herself behind the wheel after the bus driver is injured, creating one of cinema's most memorable action partnerships.
As the bus hurtles through congested city streets and freeways, Jack and Annie must overcome impossible obstacles while attempting to outsmart Payne before time runs out. Every sequence builds tension through expertly choreographed action, practical effects and genuine suspense, making Speed a benchmark for high-stakes action filmmaking.
The film also features strong supporting performances from Jeff Daniels as Jack's trusted partner Harry Temple, alongside Joe Morton, Alan Ruck, Glenn Plummer, Beth Grant and Richard Lineback. Dennis Hopper delivers one of his most iconic villainous performances, portraying Howard Payne as a calculating and ruthless adversary whose psychological games are every bit as dangerous as his explosives.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Speed is its reliance on practical effects rather than computer-generated imagery. Many of the bus sequences were filmed using specially modified vehicles capable of reaching high speeds while safely accommodating actors and camera crews. The famous bus jump across the incomplete freeway remains one of the film's signature moments and was achieved using practical stunt work, contributing to the movie's lasting authenticity and excitement.
Released in 1994, Speed became a worldwide blockbuster, earning more than US$350 million at the global box office. It won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing, recognising its exceptional technical achievements. The film also transformed Keanu Reeves into an international action superstar while introducing Sandra Bullock to worldwide audiences, establishing her as one of Hollywood's leading actresses.
Today, Speed continues to be regarded as one of the finest action films ever produced, praised for its fast-paced storytelling, memorable characters and edge-of-your-seat thrills. This original Australian One Sheet movie poster celebrates the original theatrical release of this modern classic and represents an outstanding opportunity for collectors of original movie posters, Keanu Reeves fans, Sandra Bullock enthusiasts and lovers of classic 1990s cinema. Authentic theatrical posters from the film's original release are increasingly sought after and make an impressive centrepiece for any serious movie memorabilia collection.
To find out more about Speed (1994) 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.