The Manchurian Candidate – Original 1988 UK Quad Re-Release Poster (1962 Cold War Thriller)
This striking original UK quad poster comes from the 1988 re-release of John Frankenheimer’s political thriller masterpiece The Manchurian Candidate (originally released in 1962). Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury, the film is widely hailed as one of the greatest political thrillers ever made.
Poster Highlights:
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Bold and suspenseful artwork: Featuring high-contrast black-and-white imagery with chilling photographic stills of the cast, capturing the film’s paranoia-laden atmosphere.
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The title The Manchurian Candidate is presented prominently, paired with sharp, minimalist Cold War–era design elements.
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Credits highlight the powerhouse cast and director, reminding audiences why this film remains a classic decades after its original release.
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Issued for the official 1988 theatrical re-release — the first time in years the film returned to cinemas after being withdrawn from circulation in the mid-1960s.
📏 Size: Standard UK quad (30 x 40 inches)
🎞️ Director: John Frankenheimer
⭐ Cast: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury
📦 Condition: Rolled, Single Sided and listed in Very Fine condition
🗓️ Year of Re-Release: 1988 (Original Release: 1962)
A must-have for collectors of political cinema, Cold War history, and rare re-release posters — perfect for display in any classic film collection.
