Empire Strikes Back (1980)

This is an original, linen-backed, Style B one-sheet movie poster from 1980 for The Empire Strikes Back starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker, Peter Meyhew, Frank Oz and Alex Guinness.  Irvin Kershner directed the Star Wars sequel.  Tom Jung is the artist for the poster.

The National Screen Service (NSS) issued poster measures 27” x 41” and has been linen-backed for long-term preservation and display.  It is in excellent condition.  Prior to restoration, the poster was in very good condition with pinholes from theatrical display, minor edge and fold wear, and a few scattered creases from handling.  It was folded at the time of printing but the folds are barely noticeable after restoration.  Linen backed posters are stored flat and this poster will be rolled for for shipping in a rigid, tube mailer. 

Please look closely at the photos as it shows the exact poster you are buying. It is not cropped or a stock image.

This rare and collectible poster, printed in 1980 to promote the initial release of The Empire Strikes Back, is not a reproduction or a reprint.  

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) INCLUDED

Year poster printed: 1980
Country: United States
Size: 27 in x 41 in (69 cm x 104 cm) (plus small linen border)
Artist: Tom Jung