{"product_id":"true-confessions-1981-movie-poster-original-daybill-robert-deniro","title":"TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Robert DeNiro","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Starring Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Burgess Meredith \u0026amp; Charles Durning, and Directed by Ulu Grosbard is in Very Fine+ Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Daybill folds, minimal handling and edgewear. Otherwise, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. This original Australian movie daybill is a collectible piece of 1980s cinema memorabilia, featuring the acclaimed crime drama starring Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Confessions (1981)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling American \u003cstrong\u003ecrime drama and neo-noir film\u003c\/strong\u003e set in the shadowy world of 1940s Los Angeles. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eUlu Grosbard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall as two brothers whose very different lives become entangled in a murder investigation involving corruption, ambition, money and the Catholic Church. Adapted from the novel by John Gregory Dunne, the screenplay was written by Dunne and his wife, acclaimed writer \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Didion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert De Niro plays Monsignor Desmond \"Des\" Spellacy, an ambitious Catholic priest whose influence and political connections are helping him pursue an ambitious church-building project. His older brother, Detective Sergeant Tom Spellacy, played by Robert Duvall, is a hardened Los Angeles police investigator who has become increasingly cynical about the world around him. Although the brothers share a family history, their professions and personal values place them on very different paths. Des moves comfortably among wealthy businessmen and powerful church figures, while Tom spends his days confronting the city's criminal underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with Tom investigating the brutal murder of a young woman whose body has been discovered in an empty lot. The case recalls the notorious unsolved 1947 killing of Elizabeth Short, known to the press as the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e. As Tom follows the evidence, he encounters a network of influential people whose interests may be connected to the crime. One of those figures is construction magnate Jack Amsterdam, played by Charles Durning, a wealthy businessman with close ties to Des and the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Des is focused on expanding his church and securing the financial support required to make his plans a reality. His relationship with Amsterdam appears commercially convenient, but the arrangement raises difficult questions about the influence of money and questionable business dealings within religious institutions. As Tom's investigation progresses, the apparently separate worlds of his brother's church ambitions and the murder inquiry begin to overlap. The brothers are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about loyalty, family, personal ambition and the compromises they have made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Durning\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBurgess Meredith\u003c\/strong\u003e as Monsignor Seamus Fargo, Ed Flanders, Cyril Cusack, Kenneth McMillan, Rose Gregorio and Dan Hedaya. Each adds depth to the film's portrayal of a city shaped by institutional power, political influence and private secrets. Rather than relying on conventional action or a straightforward detective story, the film builds a brooding atmosphere through character conflict, moral uncertainty and carefully revealed details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the camera, cinematographer \u003cstrong\u003eOwen Roizman\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the film a richly textured period appearance, recreating post-war Los Angeles across numerous real locations. Production took place in the Los Angeles area, with approximately sixty locations used, including Union Station. The production was made by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler, the team also associated with \u003cem\u003eRaging Bull\u003c\/em\u003e. De Niro's preparation was particularly demanding: following his dramatic physical transformation for \u003cem\u003eRaging Bull\u003c\/em\u003e, he retained some extra weight for the role of Des. Duvall also spent time accompanying homicide detectives to better understand the work and routines of a real police investigator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's score was composed by French musician \u003cstrong\u003eGeorges Delerue\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose atmospheric music reinforces the story's reflective, unsettling tone. \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Confessions\u003c\/strong\u003e premiered in September 1981 and remains notable for the pairing of two exceptional actors at the height of their careers. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eRobert De Niro movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic crime films and original Australian cinema memorabilia, this vintage daybill represents a distinctive drama from the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"True Confessions (1981) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0083232\/\"\u003eTo find out more about True Confessions (1981) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage 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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41476400873536,"sku":"TRCONF-81-DB-FLD-PB","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/TrueConfessions_1981_VF.webp?v=1793673558","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/true-confessions-1981-movie-poster-original-daybill-robert-deniro","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}