THE BODYGUARD (1992) Movie Poster, Daybill, Whitney Houston, THRILLER
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
THE BODYGUARD (1992) Movie Poster, Australian Daybill, Starring Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner, Directed by Mick Jackson, is in Very Fine/Near Mint condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This Original...
THE BODYGUARD (1992) Movie Poster, Australian Daybill, Starring Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner, Directed by Mick Jackson, 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 in an unused condition with only 2 Daybill folds as issued. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. This is a genuine Australian theatrical Daybill poster, produced specifically for cinema display, and not a later reproduction. The paper stock is clean and well preserved, with strong colour saturation and sharp imagery, making it an excellent example for collectors of 1990s movie posters and music-related film memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
The Bodyguard (1992) is a powerful blend of romance, suspense, and drama that became one of the most iconic films of the early 1990s. Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Lawrence Kasdan, the film pairs global music superstar Whitney Houston with established leading man Kevin Costner in a story that explores fame, vulnerability, and emotional connection under pressure.
Whitney Houston stars as Rachel Marron, a world-famous singer and actress whose life of luxury is disrupted when she begins receiving anonymous threats. Concerned for her safety, her management hires former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, portrayed by Kevin Costner, to act as her personal bodyguard. Frank is disciplined, emotionally guarded, and deeply professional, creating immediate tension between himself and the fiercely independent Rachel, who resents the intrusion into her private life.
As Frank assesses the risks surrounding Rachel’s public appearances, the film builds steady suspense, combining elements of a thriller with intimate character development. The dynamic between the two leads gradually evolves, revealing shared vulnerabilities beneath their guarded exteriors. Their growing relationship forms the emotional core of the film, heightened by the constant sense of danger and the pressures of celebrity life.
The supporting cast adds further depth, including Gary Kemp as Rachel’s troubled sister’s partner and Ralph Waite as her concerned manager. The film also explores the darker side of fame, highlighting obsession, entitlement, and the lack of privacy faced by public figures. These themes resonated strongly with audiences and helped elevate the movie beyond a conventional romantic thriller.
One of the most enduring legacies of The Bodyguard is its soundtrack, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Whitney Houston’s performances of songs such as “I Will Always Love You” and “I’m Every Woman” were cultural milestones, cementing her status as a global icon. The film itself was a massive box office success and remains closely associated with Houston’s extraordinary vocal talent.
Today, The Bodyguard (1992) is remembered as a defining film of its era, blending romance, music, and suspense into a highly influential cinematic experience. Original posters from the film, particularly Australian Daybills, are increasingly sought after by collectors of romantic thriller movie posters and fans of Whitney Houston’s legendary career.
To find out more about The Bodyguard (1992) 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.