Thunderball 1965 UK Quad Film Poster, Robert McGinnis

Superb original 1965 British country-of-origin quad poster for Thunderball — one of the most sought-after posters from the golden age of James Bond cinema. Issued for the film’s initial UK release, this wonderfully bold and provocative design captures the exhilaration, glamour and playful danger that defined the early Bond era.

The artwork is by celebrated illustrator Robert McGinnis, whose distinctive style helped shape the visual identity of 1960s action and adventure cinema. Renowned for his elegant figure work, dynamic compositions and striking use of colour, McGinnis became one of the definitive Bond poster artists. His contribution to Thunderball remains a standout example of his ability to blend sophistication with high-energy spectacle.

Thunderball (1965) sees Britain’s most famous secret agent on a high-stakes mission to recover stolen nuclear warheads, pitting him against the criminal organisation SPECTRE in a race against catastrophe. Combining underwater action, exotic locations and the cool confidence of early Bond, the film became one of the franchise’s defining entries.

A superb centrepiece for collectors of vintage Bond memorabilia, this rare UK quad embodies the allure, excitement and enduring cultural impact of the series at its mid-sixties peak.

This original vintage movie poster was originally folded (as issued) but has been professionally linen-backed and is sized 30 1/8 x 40 inches(plus a little with the linen-backing). It will be sent rolled (unframed).

• Year: 1965
  
• Poster Type: UK Quad
  
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• Art By: Robert McGinnis
  
• Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled Linen-backed
  
• Condition: Near Mint
  
• Condition Details: Originally folded (as issued) but now professionally linen-backed with light touch-up on folds and touch-up to background. Linen trimmed close to poster on top and bottom margins - does not affect poster. Looks superb.