Trading Places (1983)
This Trading Places poster captures the moment Eddie Murphy transformed from a breakout stand-up and Saturday Night Live star into one of the defining movie icons of the 1980s. Released in 1983, the film became a cultural landmark comedy, blending sharp social satire with mainstream appeal, and helping cement Murphy’s reputation as a generational comedic talent. Its themes of class, race, and privilege, wrapped in slick, accessible humor, resonated strongly with audiences and remain culturally relevant decades later.
The poster itself reflects that moment, foregrounding Murphy with contemporary press praise and multiple character images to emphasise his versatility and screen presence. It embodies early 1980s studio marketing at its peak, celebrating Murphy as Paramount’s “new comedy star” while previewing a film that would become an enduring classic of the genre.
- Year: 1983
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Condition: Linen-backed
- Type: Original One Sheet Teaser
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: W3842
