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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")

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We are very pleased to present this much-loved, original vintage one-sheet poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox 1980). Painted by Roger Kastel, the evocative central image of Hans Solo kissing Princess Leia is a direct homage to the 1967 re-release poster for ‘Gone with the Wind’ and is considered by many to be the most beautiful artwork produced for the original Star Wars Trilogy.

The Empire Strikes Back, directed by Irvin Kershner, is the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy and a direct continuation of A New Hope. Set three years after the Rebel Alliance's victory over the Empire, the film opens with the Rebels hiding on the icy planet Hoth. After a surprise attack by the Empire, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and their allies are forced to flee.

Luke travels to the planet Dagobah to seek training from the wise Jedi Master Yoda, while Han and Leia are pursued by Darth Vader (David Prowse/James Earl Jones) and the Empire. As the battle intensifies, Luke faces his destiny and a series of shocking revelations. In a climactic confrontation with Darth Vader, Luke learns that Vader is his father, Anakin Skywalker, which shatters his understanding of his past and his future.

Meanwhile, Han and Leia's growing romance faces challenges, and the Rebel fleet is left scattered and in danger. The film ends on a somber note, with the heroes separated and their future uncertain, setting the stage for the final confrontation in Return of the Jedi.

The Empire Strikes Back is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels in cinematic history, known for its darker tone, groundbreaking special effects, and deepening of the Star Wars saga's mythology. It elevated the franchise from a blockbuster hit to a cultural phenomenon.

This fantastic International 'Style A' poster is folded, shows light fold wear, including crossfold separation, and some minor border creases. Overall, this beautiful unrestored example is stunning!

This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Condition: Very Fine - Folded

Artist: Roger Kastel

Dimensions: 41" x 27" (104 x 68.5 cm)

SKU: KM0866

Availability: In Stock

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Original US One-Sheet Poster (International, Style A, "Gone with the Wind")

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    Dimensions: 

    41" x 27" (104 x 68.5 cm)

    Cat. No:

    KM0866

  • Additional Information

    An interesting fact from the production of The Empire Strikes Back is that the iconic scene where Luke Skywalker learns that Darth Vader is his father was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew. In the original script, the line was written as "No, I am your father," but to avoid spoilers, even Mark Hamill (Luke) didn’t know what the actual line would be until the scene was filmed.

    James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader, recorded his lines separately, and in order to preserve the surprise, the director, Irvin Kershner, instructed David Prowse (the actor in the Darth Vader suit) to deliver a different line on set. Prowse, unknowingly, read the line as “Obi-Wan killed your father,” which was a misdirection. It wasn’t until the final edit that the iconic line “No, I am your father” was revealed. This kept the huge plot twist a secret, and the revelation became one of the most memorable moments in cinematic history.

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