STAR TREK VI, The Undiscovered Country (1991) Movie Poster Daybill
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STAR TREK VI, The Undiscovered Country (1991) Movie Poster, Original Australian Daybill, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Christopher Plummer, directed by Nicholas Meyer is in Very Fine condition. Movie...
STAR TREK VI, The Undiscovered Country (1991) Movie Poster, Original Australian Daybill, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Christopher Plummer, directed by Nicholas Meyer is in Very Fine condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition, with some edgewear on the left and right hand sides with a small dent on the left hand side which has been flattened out but you can see the fold just slightly, there is some handling wear but presents no rips or tears, this poster has no fold lines and has been stored rolled. This authentic Australian Daybill movie poster represents one of the most celebrated entries in the Star Trek franchise and displays striking artwork created by acclaimed poster artist John Alvin. Renowned throughout cinema history for his dramatic and emotionally rich theatrical artwork, Alvin produced iconic imagery that helped define generations of film marketing. His work captured the grandeur and cinematic scale of major motion pictures, and for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, he delivered a design that reflects the film’s themes of exploration, diplomacy and the closing chapter of a legendary era. Daybill posters remain highly collectable among movie memorabilia enthusiasts due to their distinctive Australian format and limited availability.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1991, STAR TREK VI: The Undiscovered Country marked the final cinematic adventure featuring the original crew of the USS Enterprise in their classic line-up and delivered one of the strongest entries in the long-running science-fiction series. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, who had previously revitalised the franchise with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, the film blends political intrigue, suspense and philosophical themes with the optimism and adventure that made Star Trek a cultural phenomenon.
The story begins after a catastrophic explosion destroys the moon Praxis, creating an environmental and economic disaster for the Klingon Empire. Facing collapse, the Klingons seek peace with the Federation after decades of hostility. Admiral James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner, is reluctantly assigned to escort Klingon Chancellor Gorkon to peace negotiations. Kirk’s hesitation stems from a deeply personal resentment towards the Klingons, creating emotional tension that runs throughout the film.
Events quickly spiral into conspiracy and betrayal when Chancellor Gorkon is assassinated during the diplomatic mission. Kirk and Dr Leonard McCoy become accused of the crime and are imprisoned on the remote penal colony Rura Penthe. Meanwhile, Captain Spock, played by Leonard Nimoy, believes powerful forces are attempting to sabotage peace and launches an investigation to uncover the truth.
The ensemble cast delivers memorable performances throughout, with DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols and James Doohan reprising their beloved roles. One of the film’s standout performances comes from Christopher Plummer as General Chang, a Shakespeare-quoting Klingon adversary whose presence elevated the film into one of Star Trek’s most respected cinematic achievements.
Written by Nicholas Meyer and Denny Martin Flinn, based upon concepts developed with Leonard Nimoy, the film explored themes inspired by real-world political change and international relations occurring during the late twentieth century. The title itself references Hamlet’s phrase “the undiscovered country,” reinforcing themes of uncertainty, transition and hope.
Production featured impressive practical effects combined with emerging visual technologies of the era and delivered one of the franchise’s most memorable space battle sequences. Fans often regard this film as a fitting farewell to the original Enterprise crew, balancing action, humour and emotional closure while paving the way for the next generation of Star Trek stories.
This original Daybill poster remains a fantastic display piece for collectors of science-fiction movie posters, Star Trek memorabilia, and admirers of classic theatrical artwork from the golden age of illustrated movie marketing.
To find out more about STAR TREK VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) 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.