An original 1987 French theatrical poster for The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards.
Measuring approximately 47 x 63 inches, this genuine large-format cinema poster dates from the film’s original theatrical release.
100% authentic and not a modern reproduction, it makes a spectacular addition to any Schwarzenegger, 1980s action or science-fiction collection.
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Own an original piece of 1980s action cinema with this The Running Man Original 1987 French Movie Poster. Measuring approximately 47 x 63 inches, this authentic theatrical poster dates from the film’s original release.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards in this explosive dystopian action thriller. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, The Running Man combines science fiction, satire and spectacular 1980s action.
Most importantly, this is an original cinema poster and not a modern reproduction or reprint.
Large-format French movie posters make spectacular display pieces.
At approximately 47 x 63 inches, this original poster has serious presence. Its substantial dimensions allow the artwork to dominate a home cinema, movie room or dedicated poster collection.
French cinemas used posters like this to promote movies during their theatrical runs. Therefore, this example offers collectors an authentic piece of The Running Man history from 1987.
By 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger had become one of the biggest action stars in the world.
The Running Man gave him another memorable role as Ben Richards. After refusing to fire on innocent civilians, Richards finds himself framed and imprisoned by a totalitarian government.
However, escape only leads him towards an even greater threat.
Richards becomes a contestant on The Running Man, the country’s most popular television show. Convicted criminals must survive against colourful professional killers known as Stalkers.
The prize for failure is death.
Damon Killian controls the action from the television studio.
Played with wonderfully sinister charm by real-life game-show host Richard Dawson, Killian manipulates contestants and audiences alike.
Meanwhile, Richards must battle a succession of outrageous Stalkers. These include Subzero, Dynamo, Buzzsaw and Fireball.
Jesse Ventura also appears as the legendary Captain Freedom.
The combination of larger-than-life villains and Schwarzenegger’s action persona helped make The Running Man a firm cult favourite.
The Running Man has its roots in a novel by Stephen King.
King originally published the book under his Richard Bachman pseudonym in 1982.
The movie takes considerable liberties with the source material. Nevertheless, both versions explore a future where entertainment, state power and human suffering become dangerously intertwined.
That satirical edge gives the film an identity beyond its action sequences.
As a result, its depiction of sensationalist television and manipulated audiences remains one of its most memorable elements.
The 1980s produced an extraordinary run of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies.
Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Commando, Predator and The Running Man helped establish him as an international superstar.
Consequently, original theatrical material from this period has strong appeal for collectors of action and science-fiction cinema.
This original 1987 French poster combines Schwarzenegger with one of the decade’s most distinctive dystopian movies.
Its impressive size makes it even more striking.
Film: The Running Man
Year: 1987
Country: France
Poster Type: Original Theatrical Movie Poster
Size: Approximately 47 x 63 Inches
Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto and Jesse Ventura
Character: Ben Richards
Based On: The novel by Stephen King, originally published as Richard Bachman
Original/Reproduction: Original – Not a Reproduction
Add an authentic piece of Schwarzenegger’s 1980s action legacy to your collection with The Running Man Original French Movie Poster.
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