2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
This “Moonbase” 70mm Style B one-sheet for 2001: A Space Odyssey underscores the film’s status as a landmark in science fiction cinema. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film aligned closely with real-world space exploration, and the poster’s artwork by Robert McCall reinforces that connection. McCall’s background working with NASA lends the image an authority and optimism that resonated strongly during the Space Race, helping cement the film’s vision of humanity’s future in space.
The poster depicts astronauts operating on the Moon amid advanced equipment and vast lunar terrain, rendered with striking realism and detail. McCall’s painterly style balances scientific accuracy with epic scale, emphasizing exploration and human ingenuity. The expansive composition and restrained typography give the image a sense of grandeur, perfectly matching the film’s ambitious scope.
- Year: 1968
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Linen-backed
- Type: Original US One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: T6341
