TIME COP (1994) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Size US One Sheet Post '85 (27" x 40")
TIME COP (1994) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver, Director Peter Hyams, is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition:...
TIME COP (1994) Movie Poster, Original US One Sheet Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver, Director Peter Hyams, is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This US One Sheet Movie Poster is in Very Fine Condition, Rolled as issued, Minor edge wear, very small chip rip (3mm) left side edge. Small creases bottom edge and top left corner. This original US One Sheet movie poster is a highly collectable piece of 1990s science-fiction and action cinema memorabilia featuring martial arts and action superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme. With its distinctive period artwork and connection to one of Van Damme's most memorable Hollywood films, it is an excellent addition to any collection of original movie posters, science-fiction posters or Jean-Claude Van Damme memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
Timecop (1994) is a fast-paced science-fiction action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme at the height of his popularity as one of the world's biggest action stars. Directed by Peter Hyams, who also served as cinematographer, the film combines martial arts action, futuristic technology, political conspiracy and time travel into an entertaining and visually distinctive 1990s action adventure.
Set in a future where time travel has become possible, the story explores the dangerous consequences of allowing people to travel into the past and alter history for personal gain. To control this threat, the government establishes the Time Enforcement Commission, commonly known as the TEC, a specialised law-enforcement agency responsible for preventing criminals from interfering with historical events.
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Max Walker, a highly skilled officer working for the Time Enforcement Commission. Walker's life is marked by personal tragedy following the death of his wife, Melissa, played by Mia Sara. Years later, Max is drawn into an increasingly dangerous investigation involving illegal time travel and a powerful political conspiracy.
The central threat comes from Senator Aaron McComb, played by Ron Silver, an ambitious and ruthless politician who has discovered that travelling through time can provide enormous advantages. By manipulating events in the past and using knowledge gained through time travel, McComb seeks to build wealth and political power while eliminating anyone capable of exposing his plans.
As Max investigates the conspiracy, he travels to different points in history and becomes increasingly aware that McComb's actions could fundamentally change the future. The film's time-travel premise creates an additional challenge: even small changes to the past can have dramatic consequences, and Max must carefully navigate historical events while preventing dangerous criminals from altering the timeline.
Timecop was based on a story published by Dark Horse Comics, with the film's screenplay written by Mike Richardson, Mark Verheiden and director Peter Hyams. The production gave Jean-Claude Van Damme the opportunity to combine the spectacular physical action for which he was famous with a more traditional science-fiction thriller storyline.
The film features several memorable action sequences, including fights involving futuristic technology, firearms and Van Damme's signature martial arts abilities. One particularly famous moment demonstrates his remarkable flexibility during a fight sequence that has become strongly associated with the actor's action-movie image. The film's blend of time travel, science fiction and martial arts action helped distinguish it from many other action films released during the 1990s.
Released in 1994, Timecop became one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's most commercially successful films and remains a popular title among fans of 1990s action cinema. The film's imaginative concept, memorable villain, futuristic setting and energetic action scenes have helped it maintain a strong following decades after its original release.
Today, Timecop (1994) is remembered as an entertaining example of the science-fiction action films that defined the era. Jean-Claude Van Damme's international popularity, combined with the film's distinctive time-travel concept, has made memorabilia from the movie particularly appealing to collectors. This original US One Sheet movie poster is a fantastic piece for fans of Jean-Claude Van Damme and an impressive addition to any collection of original 1990s movie posters, science-fiction memorabilia or classic action cinema collectibles.
To find out more about Timecop (1994) 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.