UK Quad, 1976 | ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976)

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Sold Stock #132267 | Sold Aug 16 2021

ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976)

Cinema Poster Live Auction - Spring 2021

UK Quad, 1976

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Director John Carpenter followed his debut sci-fi film Dark Star (1974) with the action thriller Assault on Precinct 13. Carpenter originally hoped to create a Howard Hawks style western, but when the $100k budget prohibited this idea he retooled the script to work in a modern day setting. The film failed to make much impact on its original American release in 1976, but when the film was shown at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival it received very favourable reviews from several critics, particularly those from Britain. After a showing at the 1977 London Film Festival, Carpenter was delighted by the positive critical and audience reaction. Derek Malcolm, the then film critic of the Guardian newspaper (whose quote graces this poster), reported that the film’s screening was greeted with deafening applause. Offered in uncommon rolled (as issued) condition, this scarce poster is presented in very good original unrestored condition and is a hard to find item in such high grade condition.

30" x 40" (76 x 102 cm)

Condition: Very Good

Unrestored, rolled (as issued). Minor age and handling wear.

Artist: Unknown Artist

£50 - 100

VAT Status: M

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