From Russia With Love / Bons Baisers De Russie (1964)
An exceptionally rare and magnificent French Grande featuring one of the most glamorous portraits of Sean Connery as James Bond ever created! Illustrated by celebrated French poster artist Boris Grinsson, this spectacular design places Connery centre stage, holding his signature silenced Walther PPK, surrounded by seductive Bond girls and evocative scenes of Istanbul. Unlike the action-packed montage designs of many Bond posters, Grinsson makes 007 himself the undisputed star, capturing the sophistication, danger and irresistible sex appeal that made Connery the definitive James Bond. A truly fabulous example of 1960s French film poster artistry, and one of the most desirable early Bond designs!
Sean Connery’s second outing as 007, From Russia with Love (1963) is widely regarded as one of the finest James Bond films ever made, combining Cold War espionage, exotic locations and unforgettable characters, including Robert Shaw’s ruthless assassin Red Grant and Lotte Lenya’s sinister Rosa Klebb. Famously cited by Sean Connery as his favourite Bond film, it also introduced several enduring elements of the franchise, including Desmond Llewelyn as Q and the first major pre-title action sequence. This exceptionally scarce original French Grande dates from the film’s 1964 French release, making it a particularly important and highly sought-after piece of Bond history. An outstanding collector’s poster from the golden age of 007!
- Year: 1964
- Nationality: French
- Condition: Linen-backed
- Type: Original French Grande
- Size: 47 X 63 inches
- Product Code: T7185
