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Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - The Classic Vintage British Quad Poster on Linen

Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - The Classic Vintage British Quad Poster on Linen

Name: Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - The Classic Vintage British Quad Poster on Linen
SKU: KM0860
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Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - The Classic Vintage British Quad Poster on Linen

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A stunning, original Diamonds Are Forever poster from the iconic 1971 James Bond film, marking Sean Connery’s return to the role of 007 after a brief hiatus. This James Bond movie poster showcases one of the most memorable entries in the Bond series, directed by Guy Hamilton and following Bond as he investigates a diamond smuggling operation tied to a satellite weapon capable of mass destruction.

Diamonds Are Forever is the seventh James Bond film in the Eon Productions series, and it marks Sean Connery's return to the role of 007 after a brief hiatus. Directed by Guy Hamilton, the film follows Bond as he is assigned to investigate a diamond smuggling operation. The diamonds are being used to power a satellite weapon capable of destroying targets from space, and Bond is tasked with stopping the plot before it can reach its full potential.

Bond's investigation leads him to Las Vegas, where he uncovers a complex scheme involving the sinister tycoon Willard Whyte (Jimmy Dean) and his connections to a pair of mysterious women, the identical "Bambi" and "Thumper" (played by a pair of dancers). Along the way, Bond confronts his old nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Charles Gray), who is masterminding the diamond smuggling operation.

As the plot thickens, Bond must navigate a world of high stakes, dangerous enemies, and lavish casinos, ultimately thwarting Blofeld's plan and preventing the satellite weapon from being used. The film concludes with Bond eliminating Blofeld and returning the diamonds to safety, while also reaffirming his place as one of the world's most formidable secret agents.

Diamonds Are Forever is known for its campier tone compared to previous Bond films and features several memorable moments, including high-speed car chases, an infamous encounter with two women in a Las Vegas hotel room, and the return of Connery's classic Bond wit. The film remains one of the most recognizable entries in the series, though it marked the end of Connery's original run as the iconic secret agent.

This original Diamonds Are Forever movie poster is a British 'country of origin' quad, previously folded and now professionally linen-backed with touch-ups to borders and background areas. It remains in very fine condition with vibrant colours and a bright overall appearance.

This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Artist: Robert McGinnis

Dimensions: 40" x 30" (101x 76 cm)

Condition: Very Fine - Linen Backed

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SKU: KM0860

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Dimensions:
40" x 30" (101 x 76cm)
Cat No:
KM0860
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For Diamonds Are Forever, Sean Connery returned to the role of James Bond under quite unusual circumstances. After his last appearance in You Only Live Twice (1967), Connery had vowed never to play Bond again due to the pressure and exhaustion from the role. However, in 1971, he was persuaded to return for Diamonds Are Forever by a record-breaking paycheck of $1.25 million (a huge sum at the time) and a promise that it would be his final Bond film.
Diamonds Are Forever features some impressive and memorable stunt action sequences that became a highlight of the film. One of the most famous stunts involves a high-speed car chase through the streets of Las Vegas, which includes Bond driving a specially outfitted Ford Mustang Mach 1. In the chase, Bond is pursued by a group of armed henchmen in a variety of vehicles. The stunt team employed a series of daring maneuvers, including sharp turns and intense driving through tight spaces in the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas. This was one of the film’s most thrilling and visually stunning sequences.
Another standout stunt involved Bambi and Thumper, the two female antagonists who engage in a fight scene with Bond. The fight takes place in a lavish penthouse suite and was choreographed to showcase both women’s athleticism and strength. The scene is notable for its unusual nature — Bond faces off against two opponents who are skilled in hand-to-hand combat, breaking away from the typical henchman scenes in earlier Bond films.
Additionally, the film includes several daring fights and shootouts, including a sequence where Bond is involved in a battle on a moving elevator and another where he fights off multiple attackers in a diamond storage vault. These stunts, combined with high-energy chase scenes and frequent close combat, helped define the action-heavy nature of Diamonds Are Forever.
The film also made use of one of the most dangerous stunt sequences involving Bond being dragged behind a car. In this scene, Bond is attacked by a thug, and while being dragged behind the vehicle, Connery’s stunt double performed the dangerous act without the aid of CGI or special effects, making it one of the more authentic stunts of the era.
The stunts in Diamonds Are Forever helped maintain the franchise’s reputation for high-octane action and set the tone for future Bond films, with daring feats and thrilling chases becoming a staple of the series moving forward.
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