{"product_id":"young-guns-1988-movie-poster-vintage-original-daybill","title":"YOUNG GUNS (1988) Movie Poster, Vintage Original Daybill","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOUNG GUNS (1988) Vintage Original Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Directed by Christopher Cain 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, a little handling wear, otherwise this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eYoung Guns (1988) original vintage Australian daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes the action-packed Western that introduced a new generation of moviegoers to the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War. With its colourful, clean presentation and authentic period appeal, this original theatrical poster is a great addition to collections of \u003cstrong\u003e1980s movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic Western memorabilia and vintage Hollywood film advertising. An appealing collectible for fans of Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland and the enduring mythology of the American Old West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Guns (1988)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an action Western directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Cain\u003c\/strong\u003e and written by John Fusco. Set in New Mexico Territory during the 1870s, the film offers a youthful, energetic interpretation of the events surrounding Billy the Kid and the violent Lincoln County War. Combining gunfights, frontier adventure, outlaw mythology and coming-of-age drama, it helped bring the Western genre to a new audience during the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when English cattle rancher John Tunstall, played by \u003cstrong\u003eTerence Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes a group of troubled young men under his protection at his New Mexico ranch. Rather than simply employing them, Tunstall encourages the young drifters to read, think independently and imagine a better future for themselves. Among them is William H. Bonney, known as Billy the Kid, played by \u003cstrong\u003eEmilio Estevez\u003c\/strong\u003e. Quick-witted, impulsive and exceptionally dangerous with a gun, Billy is an unpredictable character whose loyalty to his friends is matched by his appetite for confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ranch's relative peace is shattered when Tunstall becomes embroiled in a bitter commercial and political conflict with powerful local interests. His rivals, led by businessman Lawrence G. Murphy, are determined to maintain their control over the region's cattle trade and influence. When Tunstall is murdered, his young ranch hands are left devastated and angry. Their search for justice soon draws them into a violent struggle that will transform them from inexperienced ranch workers into feared gunmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge John B. Wilson, played by \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Keith\u003c\/strong\u003e, authorises the young men to pursue those responsible for Tunstall's death. The group becomes known as the Regulators, with Billy increasingly taking centre stage. Their mission initially appears to be about justice, but the line between law enforcement and revenge rapidly becomes blurred. As confrontations escalate, the young men discover that challenging powerful men can carry consequences far beyond anything they anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003cstrong\u003eKiefer Sutherland\u003c\/strong\u003e as Josiah Gordon “Doc” Scurlock, a thoughtful young man with literary ambitions; \u003cstrong\u003eLou Diamond Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e as the proud and courageous Jose Chavez y Chavez; \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e as Richard “Dick” Brewer; \u003cstrong\u003eCasey Siemaszko\u003c\/strong\u003e as Charlie Bowdre; and \u003cstrong\u003eDermot Mulroney\u003c\/strong\u003e as Dirty Steve Stephens. Each character brings a distinct personality to the group, creating a mixture of humour, youthful bravado, friendship and tension as the violence intensifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Regulators pursue their enemies, their actions attract increasing attention from authorities and rival gunmen. Billy's fearless approach to danger makes him a formidable opponent, but his impulsiveness also threatens the group's survival. The film explores the complicated relationship between loyalty and self-preservation, showing how a fight that begins with a desire for justice can spiral into a cycle of retaliation. The young outlaws must decide what they stand for as their reputations grow and the consequences of their choices become harder to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreenwriter John Fusco developed the story around the historical Lincoln County War, a conflict involving competing business interests, political influence and armed factions in New Mexico. Although the film draws on real people and events, it takes dramatic liberties with historical details to create a fast-moving adventure. Its portrayal of Billy the Kid blends the historical outlaw with the larger-than-life legend that has developed around him over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production helped establish a memorable young ensemble cast, several of whom would become prominent Hollywood actors. Emilio Estevez's energetic performance gives the film its central spark, while the contrasting personalities of Sutherland, Phillips and Sheen strengthen its portrayal of friendship and conflict. The soundtrack, brisk pacing and stylised gunfights further distinguish the film from many traditional Westerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Guns\u003c\/strong\u003e became a popular late-1980s Western and was followed by Young Guns II in 1990. Its combination of historical inspiration, action, humour and youthful rebellion continues to attract fans of American frontier stories. This \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1988 Young Guns movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the film's place in modern Western cinema and offers collectors a distinctive piece of vintage Australian movie memorabilia, ideal for display alongside other classic Western posters and 1980s film collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Young Guns (1988) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0096487\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Young Guns (1988) 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":41463078584384,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/YoungGuns_1988_VF_Daybill.webp?v=1793074385","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/young-guns-1988-movie-poster-vintage-original-daybill","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}