Godfather: Part II, The (1974)

This advance poster for The Godfather Part II reflects the film’s growing status as a landmark of American cinema. By presenting the sequel as an event, “coming for Christmas”, it reinforces the idea that the saga had transcended genre, becoming a serious cultural phenomenon about power, legacy, and identity, rather than just a gangster film.

The design is stark and iconic, using a limited black and gold palette, the puppet-hand motif, and a solitary figure to project authority and inevitability. The logo and visual identity were created by S. Neil Fujita, whose restrained, modernist approach defined The Godfather brand. The simplicity and confidence of the design deliberately avoid spectacle, signalling prestige and seriousness rather than action.

• Year: 1974
• Nationality: United States
• Condition: Folded-as-issued
• Type: Original Advance One Sheet
• Size: 27 X 41 Inches
• Product Code: W3261