CLEOPATRA (1963) 13765

20th Century-Fox French Grande Poster (47x63). Folded. Fine Plus Condition.

Original 20th Century-Fox Roadshow French Grande (47x63) for the Joseph L. Mankiewicz historical epic, CLEOPATRA (1963) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison. Originally this film was supposed to be two three hour movies-- the first dealing with Caesar and Cleopatra and the second with Antony and Cleopatra. But Fox, reeling from the exorbitant cost overruns associated with its budget debacle, decided to release one four hour movie instead. The result of this unfortunate decision is a spectacular film - spectacular in a way that digital effects cannot hope to match - with a less than satisfying narrative. Elizabeth Taylor's original contract stipulated that she was to be paid $1 million. But after a lengthy $50 million lawsuit brought by the studio against Burton and Taylor and then a countersuit by Taylor, the studio finally settled with the actress for $7 million. This original French Grande poster is folded and in fine plus condition. This is one of two major illustrations for advertising the film done by Howard Terpning. Please note that this poster is for the very first release of the film, the roadshow engagements presented in 70mm Todd AO.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor - Actor
JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ - Director
Sir Rex Harrison - Actor
George Cole - Actor
Pamela Brown - Actor
Hume Cronyn - Actor
Martin Landau - Actor
Roddy McDowall - Actor
Sir Robert Stephens - Actor
Gregoire Aslan - Actor
Michael Gwynn - Actor
Sir Michael Hordern - Actor
Carroll O'Connor - Actor
John Doucette - Actor
Finlay Currie - Actor
RICHARD BURTON - Actor
Cesare Danova - Actor