Metropolis - 1984

Condition: Very Good/Excellent

Folded as issued

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Size: 40 x 30 Inches (102 x 76 cm) 

An original British Quad movie poster for the 1984 re-release of Fritz Lang’s seminal anti-fascist silent movie “Metropolis”, written by novelist and screenwriter Thea von Harbou and originally released in 1927. 

This influential German science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher Maria (Brigitte Helm), but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict.

Ralph McQuarrie, a concept artist for the original 1977 Star Wars film, based the initial design for C-3PO on the female robot from Metropolis. 

"There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator"

Tags: 1980s Sci Fi Quad Drama Action British Adventure