Vintage cinema poster The Apprentice Bastard 1977 Michel Deville 120x160 cm FR movie

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Description

Original French movie poster for the film "L'apprenti Salaud" (The Apprentice Rogue), directed by Michel Deville and released in 1977. This poster features a full-color photographic visual with a large, smiling portrait of Robert Lamoureux in the center, wearing glasses and a dark suit, accompanied on the right by a dark-haired woman (Christine Dejoux) with a knowing smile. The film's title, "L’APPRENTI SALAUD," is printed in large blue letters at the bottom of the poster, on a white background, with a stylized illustration of a man on a boat just above the title.

The film's credits are clearly visible: directed by Michel Deville, based on the novel by Frank Neville, with the participation of Claude Piéplu, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, and Georges Wilson. The overall graphic design is typical of French movie posters from the late 1970s, with a sober composition, distinct typography, and a prominent display of the main actors.

The format indicated in the keywords is 120x160 cm, corresponding to the standard for large French movie posters of that era. The visible surface in the image shows regular horizontal and vertical folds, typical of original folding for display or storage, with no apparent framing. The poster is printed on matte paper, with no visible shine in the photo.

The color palette combines light blue, white, and natural tones for the portraits, giving the whole a bright and retro look. The inscriptions at the bottom of the poster detail the cast, production (Elfema, Société Française de Production), and the mention "Distribution SN Prodis."

This poster is of particular interest to fans of French cinema, Michel Deville, or 1970s productions. It is a beautiful example of the graphic style of this period, recognizable both by its photographic composition and by the typographical treatment of the title and credits.

Condition

Used movie poster, sold as is. Visible fold marks across the entire surface, corresponding to original folding. No framing or additional support is visible in the photo. The overall condition appears good, with no visible tears or stains on the front.

Did you know? The 120x160 cm format, also known as "grande affiche cinéma" (large cinema poster), was the standard in France for cinema storefront promotion from the 1950s until the 1980s. Michel Deville, the film's director, is one of the most prolific French filmmakers of the second half of the 20th century, known for his elegant style and comedies of manners.

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