THREE AMIGOS (1986) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet, Martin & Short
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
THREE AMIGOS (1986) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Starring Martin Short, Steve Martin & Chevy Chase, Written by Lorne Michaels and Steve Martin, Directed by John Landis, is in Very...
THREE AMIGOS (1986) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet, Starring Martin Short, Steve Martin & Chevy Chase, Written by Lorne Michaels and Steve Martin, Directed by John Landis, is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition, with 3 horizontal and 1 vertical fold, small pin hole on the 1st cross fold and a couple of paper bumps at the top of the poster and minor handling wear, a few little scuff marks on the back and also the name of the movie is written on the back in black pen (doesn't show through). This original Australian One Sheet movie poster remains a highly collectible piece of cinema memorabilia from one of the most memorable comedy films of the 1980s. Folded as originally distributed to cinemas at the time of release, the poster displays well and retains strong visual appeal. Australian theatrical posters from this era continue to attract collectors due to their authentic cinema history and increasingly limited availability.
Movie Synopsis
Three Amigos (1986) is a classic comedy adventure that combines slapstick humour, satire and old-fashioned western action into one of the most recognisable comedy films of its era. Directed by John Landis and written by Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels and Randy Newman, the film stars comedy legends Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short in one of their most celebrated ensemble performances.
The story follows three silent-film era western stars—Lucky Day, Dusty Bottoms and Ned Nederlander—who are unexpectedly fired from their Hollywood studio after demanding higher pay. Desperate for work and struggling to maintain their fading celebrity status, the trio receive what appears to be an invitation to perform in a small Mexican village. Believing they have secured another acting engagement, they enthusiastically travel south of the border with costumes, props and oversized confidence.
Upon arrival, however, they quickly discover the villagers were not inviting actors at all. The local community genuinely believed the famous “Three Amigos” were real heroes capable of protecting them from the feared bandit El Guapo and his gang. Completely unaware of the danger they have entered, the actors initially continue performing exaggerated heroic routines while the villagers place their hopes in these unlikely saviours.
As events escalate, the trio slowly realise they are facing actual danger rather than staged entertainment. Forced to move beyond their fictional screen personas, they begin developing courage, friendship and real heroism. What follows is a series of memorable comedic moments featuring mistaken identities, elaborate plans, musical performances and absurd encounters that helped establish the movie as a cult favourite.
The chemistry between the three leads remains one of the film’s greatest strengths. Steve Martin’s confident yet clueless Lucky Day perfectly complements Chevy Chase’s deadpan style and Martin Short’s energetic and eccentric comedic performance. Supporting performances from Alfonso Arau as the charismatic villain El Guapo and Patrice Martinez add further depth and personality to the story.
An interesting production fact is that the film emerged during a period when Hollywood was experimenting with blending traditional western themes and modern comedy. Director John Landis, already well known for successful genre mashups, delivered a colourful and energetic visual style that balanced parody with genuine affection for classic western films. The screenplay also carried influences from classic adventure stories and old Hollywood star culture.
Over the years, Three Amigos has developed a loyal following and remains highly regarded for its endlessly quotable dialogue, memorable characters and unique combination of western adventure and broad comedy. Original cinema posters from its theatrical release continue to be sought after by collectors of 1980s movie memorabilia, comedy cinema and fans of the legendary cast.
To find out more about THREE AMIGOS (1986) 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.