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Big Wednesday (1978)

$1,443.58
£1,050
€1,235.20
CA$1,976.34
A$2,214.14
CHF 1,152.46
MX$26,963.94
NOK 14,680.75
SEK 13,825.12
DKK 9,220.60
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Big Wednesday (1978) Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches) Seminal surfing movie charting the lives of three surfers against the backdrop of the 60's, 70's and the Vietnam war. This is from the 1978 first US release, linen backed in excellent condition. This is an Original Film Poster produced by the studio to be displayed in the movie theatres to promote the film when it was first released in the USA. Year: 1978 Nationality: United States Condition: Linen-backed Type: Original One Sheet Size: 27 X 41 Inches Product Code: P1210
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1978
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This piece has been linen-backed. This piece is in excellent condition, with the colour remaining very bright with only very minor restoration to folds. This is quite standard as this piece was distributed folded. This is not a reprint or a reproduction.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10260245282472

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