Magnum Force Film Poster by Bill Gold, 1973

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In the first sequel to 1971's brutal crime drama Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood reprised his career-defining role as maverick San Francisco police detective "Dirty" Harry Callahan in the 1973 action thriller Magnum Force, which sees him on the trail of a band of vigilante cops who are bumping off the city's notorious criminals. As part of a creative partnership with Eastwood that kicked off with Dirty Harry and would continue for the next three decades, legendary poster designer Bill Gold nailed it again with his less-is-more artwork for the Magnum Force campaign, which focused on an edgy monochrome image of Harry with his .44 Magnum, shot by Philippe Halsman with a wide angle lens to blow up the proportions, with the title in a piercing splash of violent blood red. Honouring his friend and collaborator in the foreword to Bill Gold: Posterworks, Eastwood praised Gold's ability to ...[match] the human emotions of these pictures with unforgettable images. With probably the best artwork from the campaign, this US Special Display was produced in limited quantities as a promotional poster to be given away in participating cinema lobbies. Very popular with collectors, this poster has previously sold for up to £2,500 at Christie's auction house (June 2010). Condition Excellent (A-) Unfolded, not backed. Minor creases to upper right corner. Faint red printer's ink transfer to lower edge. Image and colours excellent. Close full details US Special Display28 x 20 in. (71 x 51 cm.)Unfolded, not backed.In collaboration with Philippe Halsman

Creator	Bill Gold
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1973
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	United States
Attribution Marks	This piece is a well-known design that is well documented in general design literature
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Unfolded, Minor creases to upper right corner, Faint red printer's ink transfer to lower edge
Product Code	VDY-552582
Materials	Paper
Color	White, black
Width	51 cm 20.1 inch
Height	71 cm 28.0 inch
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(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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