The story behind this original poster, from its artwork and release context to the details collectors look for.
Condition: Very Good to Excellent.
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Size: 20 cm x 25 cm (8 in x 10 in) (Unframed)
Size: 30.5 cm x 35.5 cm (12.25 in x 14 in) (Framed)
A guaranteed original '8x10' promotional movie still from 1986 for Tony Scott's naval aviation all-action movie "Top Gun", starring the one and only Tom Cruise.
In May 1983, California magazine published an article Top Guns, written by Ehud Yonay. Within it Yonay told of the dare-devil pilots of F-14 Tomcat planes. This article served as the inspiration for one of the most iconic films of the 1980's.
Alongside Cruise ('LT Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell') Top Gun stars Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan. The highest grossing film of 1986 finally got its (very worthy) sequel when Top Gun: Maverick hit the big screen in 2022!
Original movie posters and stills for this film are so hard to track down! We were delighted to be able to get hold of a few original pieces that would have been used for promotion during the film's release.
This particular example, showing a passionate moment between Maverick and instructor Charlie Blackwood, is in fantastic condition and has been framed by us in a black ayous wood frame with an iced white mount, protective barrier board and crystal clear acrylic glazing. As our photos show, it will look amazing on display!
By the way, Kelly McGillis' character was based on the real-life Christine Fox who was a civilian employee at the Naval Air Station Miramar. She would go on to become the highest ranked female in the history of the US Department of Defense!
We only sell guaranteed original movie posters. We do not sell reproductions.
Note: This movie still is priced framed. Photos 'in room' images are for illustration only. Please check our hi-res images and the sizing information shown above.
