A Fistful of Dollars (1964)

A Fistful of Dollars marked the birth of the Spaghetti Western: grittier, morally ambiguous, and far more stylised than the traditional Hollywood Westerns that came before it. Eastwood’s quiet, steely anti-hero poncho, cigarillo, and revolver in hand became an instant cinematic icon, launching his career onto the global stage.

The tagline here “Introducing the man with no name!” signals a pivotal moment in film history. Audiences in 1964 were being introduced to a completely new kind of protagonist: cool, detached, and operating by his own code. Leone’s direction, paired with Ennio Morricone’s groundbreaking score, redefined the genre and influenced generations of filmmakers.

Australian daybills were printed in smaller quantities and used locally for theatrical promotion, making surviving originals like this increasingly scarce, particularly with such strong, clean artwork and iconic imagery.

• Year: 1964
• Nationality: Australian
• Condition: Folded-as-issued
• Type: Original Australian Daybill
• Size: 13 X 30 Inches
• Product Code: T6749