THE PHANTOM (1996) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, RARE, SLAM EVIL
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
THE PHANTOM (1996) Australian Double Sided, One Sheet, Movie Poster, Starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Directed by Simon Wincer is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition...
THE PHANTOM (1996) Australian Double Sided, One Sheet, Movie Poster, Starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Directed by Simon Wincer is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Australian One Sheet Double Sided Poster is in Very Fine condition, Rolled, but has fold marks as it was previously folded, and there is some edgewear present on the left-hand side of the poster and what looks like residue from tape at the bottom of the poster. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. As a highly collectible Australian One Sheet, this piece captures the adventurous spirit of The Phantom. While this particular poster is not attributed to a well-known individual artist, the art style reflects the bold, pulp-inspired aesthetic long associated with the original comic-strip creators such as Ray Moore and Wilson McCoy, whose visual interpretations shaped the enduring imagery behind the Ghost Who Walks.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1996, The Phantom brings to life one of the earliest and most enduring comic-book heroes, created by Lee Falk in 1936. The film stars Billy Zane as Kit Walker, the 21st descendant to take on the mantle of the mysterious, jungle-dwelling vigilante known as the Phantom. Set primarily in the lush and visually stunning jungles of Bengalla, the story follows Kit as he embarks on a perilous mission to stop ruthless industrialist Xander Drax, played with charismatic menace by Treat Williams. Drax is obsessed with uniting three mystical Skulls of Touganda, ancient artefacts rumoured to possess world-altering power.
Directed by Australian filmmaker Simon Wincer, whose previous works include *The Man from Snowy River* and *Free Willy*, the film blends old-school pulp adventure with high-energy action sequences, practical stunts and an earnest, swashbuckling tone reminiscent of classic serials. Kristy Swanson co-stars as Diana Palmer, Kit Walker’s strong-willed love interest and a character whose deep connection to the Phantom lineage adds emotional depth to the storyline. Catherine Zeta-Jones appears as the glamorous yet dangerous Sala, leader of an all-female air-pirate squadron, bringing a bold and memorable presence to the film.
The production itself is filled with fascinating behind-the-scenes details. Filming took place across multiple international locations, including Thailand and the USA, to capture the film’s exotic settings. Billy Zane famously trained extensively to achieve the Phantom’s athletic look, reportedly maintaining a strict fitness regime without needing padded costuming—an unusual practice for superhero films of the era. The movie’s design team drew inspiration from the original comic strips, retaining the iconic purple suit, skull ring and loyal white horse, Hero, along with the faithful wolf companion, Devil.
Although The Phantom was released during the early surge of modern superhero cinema, it distinguished itself by leaning into a more traditional, adventure-serial style rather than dark or gritty reinterpretations. Over time, it has developed a devoted cult following, celebrated for its bright cinematography, practical effects, and its faithful homage to pulp-era storytelling. This makes original theatrical materials—such as this RARE Australian One Sheet—highly appealing to collectors and fans of vintage adventure films.
From its vibrant jungle settings to its bold heroics, The Phantom (1996) remains a nostalgic, energetic entry in the world of comic-book adaptations, offering a blend of mystery, humour and classic derring-do that continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate the charm of traditional action-adventure cinema.
To find out more about The Phantom (1996) 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.