Movie poster The Great Challenge Hennessy 1975 Rod Steiger 120x160cm

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Description

Original French movie poster for the film "Le Grand Défi" (original title: Hennessy), dated 1975. The poster features a striking visual composition, typical of 1970s film productions, blending black and white photomontage with color elements. In the upper part, a revolver, a pocket watch, golden glasses, and a pack of dynamite with visible wires are clearly distinguishable, all set against a background evoking a dark wooden surface. A central collage highlights an action scene in front of Big Ben in London, while the lower part consists of a band illustrated with black and white portraits of the film's main characters.

The poster uses impactful typography for the title "LE GRAND DÉFI", in red and black capital letters on a white background, which enhances visibility and dramatic effect. The names of the main actors (Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, Richard Johnson, Trevor Howard) as well as those of the technical team (Don Sharp, Eric Porter, Peter Egan, John Scott, John Gay, Richard Johnson, Peter Snell) are clearly legible at the top and bottom of the poster. The mention "Hennessy" appears to the right of the title, indicating the film's original title. The Planfilm logo is visible in the lower right corner.

The format announced in the keywords is 120x160 cm, which corresponds to the standard of French movie posters known as "grande affiche" or "affiche 120x160", generally used for outdoor display at cinemas in the 1970s. The poster is shown here folded, with regular horizontal and vertical fold marks, typical of vintage poster storage.

The poster's graphic design is emblematic of 1970s thrillers and crime films, with the use of photographic collages, symbolic elements (weapons, dynamite, watch), and urban scenes. The overall aesthetic is tense and dramatic, consistent with the film's atmosphere.

Dominant colors are black, white, red, and golden and coppery touches for accessories. The printing is sharp, with good legibility of inscriptions and effective highlighting of the title and cast.

Condition

Used poster, sold as is. Folds are clearly visible across the entire surface, consistent with traditional storage of movie posters from this era. No other major defects are observable on the visible side.

Did you know? The film "Hennessy" (French title: "Le Grand Défi"), directed by Don Sharp and released in 1975, stars Rod Steiger in the main role. It is a political thriller, inspired by the context of Irish tensions, which caused controversy upon its release in the United Kingdom due to its sensitive subject matter and the use of real archival footage.

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