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Fame - 1980

Fame - 1980

Regular price £185.00
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Condition: Very Good to Excellent.

Never folded!

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Size: 56 cm x 71 cm (22 in x 28 in)

"Remember my name... FAME! I'm gonna live forever..."

A guaranteed original U.S. 'half sheet' movie poster (a rarer format) from 1980 for Alan Parker's musical drama "Fame", starring Irene Cara (singer of the theme tune), Lee Curreri, Albert Hague, Paul McCrane and Anne Meara.

Based at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, this Oscar winning movie follows a fictional group of students as they struggle with the high and lows of trying to make it in the hardest business on earth. Even those of us who didn't see the film were captivated by the follow up TV show, with the weekly dose of Coco, Bruno, Lisa (and gang) the highlight of the week for many teenagers of the 1980s.

Note that this poster has never been folded and as you can see in our photos, displays incredibly well.

We only sell guaranteed original movie posters. We do not sell reproductions.

Note: This poster is priced unframed. Photos showing framed and 'in room' images are for illustration only. Please check our hi-res images and the sizing information shown above.

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Collector overview

1970s–1990s Half Sheet Original paper state

An original Half Sheet from the 1970s–1990s era, issued for theatrical display. A classic U.S. cinema format balancing presence with manageable display size. It remains in its original paper state.

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Authenticity & Original Posters

Art of the Movies specialises exclusively in authentic original cinema posters issued for theatrical release. These are not modern reproductions or decorative reprints.

Original posters were produced in limited numbers for cinemas to promote films during their initial release. As a result, surviving examples have become highly collectible artefacts of film history.

Each poster offered on this site is an authentic vintage piece created for cinema exhibition and carefully selected for collectors and film enthusiasts.

Condition & Age

Vintage cinema posters were working promotional materials used by theatres and distributors. As such, signs of age and handling are normal and form part of their character.

Condition is carefully assessed for each poster and reflected in the description. Where relevant, notes may include details such as light handling wear, fold lines from original cinema distribution, or minor edge wear.

Any significant restoration or conservation work will always be clearly stated.

Poster Formats & Dimensions

Original cinema posters were produced in a variety of standard formats depending on the country and era of release.

Common formats include UK Quad, US One Sheet and other theatrical display sizes. Exact dimensions for each poster are provided in the product details where relevant.

These historic formats are part of the distinctive character of original film advertising.

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Framing is carried out using archival-quality materials designed to protect and display vintage paper safely. Frames are prepared to complement the artwork while maintaining a clean, gallery-style presentation.

Where framing is available, it can be selected before purchase.

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