THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) RE-RELEASE MOVIE POSTER, ONE SHEET
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) Re-Release Movie Poster Australian One Sheet, featuring voices by Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell and Directed by Ted Berman & Richard Rich is in Very Fine+...
THE FOX AND THE HOUND (1981) Re-Release Movie Poster Australian One Sheet, featuring voices by Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell and Directed by Ted Berman & Richard Rich is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Very Fine+ condition, which was originally folded now stored flat, No edgewear, Very slight handling wear. This beautifully preserved re-release poster presents wonderfully for collectors, especially given its era. It will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder to protect its vibrant colours and classic Disney artwork. The poster reflects the warm, traditional hand-painted aesthetic typical of Disney’s early-1980s promotional material, making it a charming and highly desirable display piece for animation fans and vintage poster enthusiasts.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1981, The Fox and the Hound is one of Disney’s most heartfelt and emotionally resonant animated classics. The film follows the unlikely friendship of Tod, a spirited young fox voiced by Mickey Rooney, and Copper, an eager hound dog voiced by Kurt Russell. Their bond forms in innocence during childhood, long before they understand the roles the world expects them to play. As they grow older, nature and circumstance test their connection, creating a poignant exploration of loyalty, identity and the forces that shape who we become.
Directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich and Art Stevens, the film marked a significant transition period at Walt Disney Studios. Many of the legendary “Nine Old Men” were retiring, while a new generation of animators, who would later lead the Disney Renaissance were stepping in. Artists such as Glen Keane, Ron Clements and John Musker contributed to the production, blending classic animation techniques with evolving storytelling sensibilities. This behind-the-scenes shift makes the film an important milestone in Disney’s creative history.
The screenplay was inspired by Daniel P. Mannix’s 1967 novel, though the film adapts the story to emphasise themes of compassion and enduring friendship. Pearl Bailey, Sandy Duncan, Pat Buttram and Jack Albertson provide additional memorable voice performances, enriching the film with warm character moments and comedic touches. The original score by Buddy Baker heightens the emotional journey, while the song “Best of Friends” perfectly captures the innocence and hope of Tod and Copper’s early bond.
Fun production fact: the iconic bear fight sequence represented one of the most technically ambitious moments in Disney animation up to that time. Animators used complex shading and dynamic movement to heighten the intensity, setting a new benchmark for action in animated features. Despite its gentle reputation, the film balances light-hearted humour with deeper themes, making it an enduring favourite for families and collectors alike. Its emphasis on friendship across boundaries continues to resonate, giving this Disney classic lasting cultural appeal.
To find out more about The Fox and the Hound (1981) 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.