THE FUGITIVE (1993) Movie Poster, Daybill, Harrison Ford/Tommy L Jones
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
The Fugitive (1993) Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Directed by Andrew Davis, is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: This Original Australian...
The Fugitive (1993) Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Directed by Andrew Davis, 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 condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued, no other issues. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. As a genuine Australian daybill, this poster was produced for theatrical exhibition in Australian cinemas and is a desirable format for collectors due to its display-friendly size and limited print runs. Original daybills from major 1990s thrillers such as The Fugitive are increasingly scarce, making this a strong addition to any Harrison Ford or action cinema collection.
Movie Synopsis
The Fugitive (1993) is a high-octane action thriller directed by Andrew Davis that has become one of the most acclaimed films of the genre. The story centres on respected Chicago vascular surgeon Dr Richard Kimble, played by Harrison Ford, who is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. Sentenced to death, Kimble’s fate changes dramatically when a prison bus transporting inmates crashes during a violent train collision, allowing him to escape into the night.
While on the run, Kimble is relentlessly pursued by uncompromising U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard, portrayed in an Academy Award–winning performance by Tommy Lee Jones. Gerard is supported by his sharp-witted team of deputy marshals, played by Joe Pantoliano, Daniel Roebuck and Tom Wood, whose procedural approach contrasts with Kimble’s desperate quest to clear his name. As Kimble evades capture, he begins investigating the truth behind his wife’s murder, uncovering a conspiracy involving pharmaceutical research, corruption and a mysterious one-armed man.
The film was adapted by writers David Twohy and Jeb Stuart, based on the classic 1960s television series created by Roy Huggins. Director Andrew Davis grounds the film with a gritty realism, filming extensively on location in Chicago and utilising practical stunts that heighten the tension. One of the movie’s most iconic moments, the dam jump sequence, was performed largely for real, contributing to the film’s enduring reputation for authenticity.
Critically and commercially successful, The Fugitive earned seven Academy Award nominations and won Best Supporting Actor for Tommy Lee Jones. The film revitalised Harrison Ford’s action-hero status in the 1990s and remains a benchmark for intelligent, character-driven thrillers. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the finest chase films ever made.
This original Australian daybill movie poster captures the intensity and momentum of the film, making it highly appealing to collectors of 1990s action movies, Harrison Ford memorabilia and classic Hollywood thrillers.
To find out more about The Fugitive (1993) 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.