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original 1979 German release movie poster (German A0 size) for Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Apocalypse Now.
The poster features iconic artwork created by the legendary illustrator Bob Peak, depicting Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando) pouring water over his bald head, juxtaposed with the surreal, orange-hued landscapes of the Vietnam War and the film's signature stylized white font.
Key Details & Vintage Significance
• German Release Elements: The top header includes the text "Francis Ford Coppola Präsentiert" (German for "Presents") instead of the standard English version.
• Design Rarity: While the imagery of Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, and helicopters tracking against a giant sun is famous worldwide, the multi-panel landscape layout of the German A0/A1 release format is highly prized by collectors for its imposing scale and vivid printing quality.
• Historical Context: Distributed by Omni Zoetrope / United Artists, this promotion heralded the movie's highly anticipated premiere in Europe following its award-winning "work in progress" debut at the Cannes Film Festival earlier that year. |
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