AMELIA

Original 2009 Double-Sided U.S. Advance One-Sheet Movie Poster – Hilary Swank / Richard Gere

Film: Amelia
Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor
Director: Mira Nair
Studio / Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures / Avalon Pictures

DESCRIPTION

This is an authentic original 2009 U.S. theatrical advance movie poster for Amelia, the biographical drama inspired by the life and aviation career of legendary pilot Amelia Earhart.

The poster features a striking image of Earhart, portrayed by Hilary Swank, standing with her back toward the viewer in an “A.E.” flight suit, facing a twin-engine aircraft beneath a dramatic cloud-filled sky. The minimalist composition, aviation imagery, and bold red Amelia title create one of the most attractive pieces from the film’s advertising campaign.

The poster prominently features the names of Hilary Swank and Richard Gere, while the billing block also includes Ewan McGregor and Christopher Eccleston. The film was directed by Mira Nair.

This is the advance “Coming Soon” version, distinguishing it from the later theatrical release artwork. Original examples of this specific campaign are documented as U.S. one-sheets issued for the film’s 2009 theatrical release.

This is an original studio-issued theatrical poster — not a reproduction or later decorative print.

The exact poster shown in the photographs is the poster the buyer will receive.

ITEM DETAILS

Poster Release Year: 2009
Movie Release Year: 2009
Type: Original Theatrical Movie Poster
Style: Advance / Coming Soon
Material: Paper
Format: U.S. One Sheet
Single / Double Sided: Double-Sided (DS)
Rolled / Folded: Rolled / Never Folded
Orientation: Vertical / Portrait
Size: 27" × 40"
Condition: See photos
Country: United States
Genre: Biography
Secondary Genres: Drama / History / Adventure
Director: Mira Nair
Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston
Studio / Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Production: Avalon Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG

GENRE

For Shopify, I would use:

Genre: Biography

Secondary genres:

Drama / History / Adventure

That is better than simply “Drama” because collectors searching for Amelia Earhart material are more likely to respond to the biographical / aviation-history angle.

CONDITION

Condition: See photos.

From the supplied photographs, the poster presents very well overall with strong color, sharp imagery, and an attractive clean display.

Visible characteristics appear to include light handling and storage wear, with minor edge or surface imperfections consistent with an original theatrical poster.

There are no traditional machine fold lines visible, and the poster appears to have been stored rolled.

Please review all photographs carefully because they form part of the condition description and show the exact poster being offered.

Magnets are used only to hold the poster flat for photography and are not included.

COLLECTOR NOTES

This poster has several points that help its appeal beyond the movie itself:

Original 2009 theatrical advertising material
Advance “Coming Soon” campaign
Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart
Richard Gere billing
Historic aviation subject matter
Lockheed Electra imagery
Fox Searchlight release
27" × 40" U.S. one-sheet format
Double-sided theatrical printing

The poster artwork itself was part of the original 2009 campaign; IMP Awards records this design among the original Amelia theatrical posters and credits the campaign artwork to Crew Creative Advertising.

SHIPPING

Poster will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective mailing tube.

The poster will be protected before being placed inside the tube to help minimize movement, edge damage, and surface wear during transit.

It will never be folded for shipping.

The exact poster shown in the photographs is the poster that will be shipped.