John Wayne - The Longest Day - 1960s
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Description from the seller
Offered here is an original vintage Italian 4 Fogli theatrical poster for Il Giorno Più Lungo (The Longest Day), Darryl F. Zanuck's epic 1962 World War II masterpiece chronicling the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
This impressive large-format Italian poster features a dramatic panoramic battlefield composition framed by silhouetted soldiers observing the Normandy coast, surrounded by an extraordinary gallery of cast portraits. The minimalist black background and bold red title typography create one of the most striking European campaign designs produced for the film.
Adapted from Cornelius Ryan's bestselling historical account, The Longest Day remains one of the most ambitious war films ever made and is widely regarded as one of the greatest WWII productions in cinema history.
Film Information
Original Title: The Longest Day
Italian Title: Il Giorno Più Lungo
Year: 1962
Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck
Based on the book by Cornelius Ryan
Directors:
Ken Annakin
Andrew Marton
Bernhard Wicki
Starring:
John Wayne
Richard Burton
Sean Connery
Henry Fonda
Robert Mitchum
Rod Steiger
Robert Ryan
plus one of the largest ensemble casts ever assembled.
Genre: War / Military / Historical Drama
Poster Details
Title: Il Giorno Più Lungo
Country: Italy
Year of Poster: 1962
Format: Italian 4 Fogli (Quattro Fogli)
Size: 140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)
Folded as originally issued
Distributor: 20th Century-Fox
Printed in Italy
Original theatrical release poster
Artwork
Unlike many international campaigns that focused on battle scenes and explosions, this Italian design adopts a more graphic and artistic approach. The central image depicts the Normandy shoreline through a fortified position, while the border showcases the remarkable cast roster.
Particularly notable is the inclusion of a young Sean Connery, released only months before he became an international superstar as James Bond in Dr. No.
Condition
Good / Very good vintage condition.
The poster retains its original theatrical folds. Signs of age, fold wear, handling marks, and minor edge wear may be present consistent with a large-format cinema poster of this age. The artwork remains clean and highly displayable.
Please inspect all photographs carefully for an accurate assessment of condition.
Collector Appeal
Original 1962 Italian first-release poster
Huge 140 × 198 cm display format
One of the most important WWII films ever made
Features an all-star cast including John Wayne, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, and Robert Mitchum
Classic Darryl F. Zanuck production
Exceptional Italian graphic design
Highly desirable among war-film and military history collectors
Seller's Story
Long-time collector of original vintage movie posters, specialising in Yugoslav printings, European classics, horror, sci-fi and cult cinema.
My collection includes rare 1960s–1990s posters sourced from cinemas, distributors and private archives.
Every item is carefully inspected, accurately described and photographed in high resolution.
All posters are stored flat or rolled in protective conditions and shipped worldwide in reinforced tubes to ensure safe delivery.
With experience selling across multiple international platforms and many satisfied buyers, I prioritise authenticity, reliable communication and secure packaging.
Offered here is an original vintage Italian 4 Fogli theatrical poster for Il Giorno Più Lungo (The Longest Day), Darryl F. Zanuck's epic 1962 World War II masterpiece chronicling the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
This impressive large-format Italian poster features a dramatic panoramic battlefield composition framed by silhouetted soldiers observing the Normandy coast, surrounded by an extraordinary gallery of cast portraits. The minimalist black background and bold red title typography create one of the most striking European campaign designs produced for the film.
Adapted from Cornelius Ryan's bestselling historical account, The Longest Day remains one of the most ambitious war films ever made and is widely regarded as one of the greatest WWII productions in cinema history.
Film Information
Original Title: The Longest Day
Italian Title: Il Giorno Più Lungo
Year: 1962
Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck
Based on the book by Cornelius Ryan
Directors:
Ken Annakin
Andrew Marton
Bernhard Wicki
Starring:
John Wayne
Richard Burton
Sean Connery
Henry Fonda
Robert Mitchum
Rod Steiger
Robert Ryan
plus one of the largest ensemble casts ever assembled.
Genre: War / Military / Historical Drama
Poster Details
Title: Il Giorno Più Lungo
Country: Italy
Year of Poster: 1962
Format: Italian 4 Fogli (Quattro Fogli)
Size: 140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)
Folded as originally issued
Distributor: 20th Century-Fox
Printed in Italy
Original theatrical release poster
Artwork
Unlike many international campaigns that focused on battle scenes and explosions, this Italian design adopts a more graphic and artistic approach. The central image depicts the Normandy shoreline through a fortified position, while the border showcases the remarkable cast roster.
Particularly notable is the inclusion of a young Sean Connery, released only months before he became an international superstar as James Bond in Dr. No.
Condition
Good / Very good vintage condition.
The poster retains its original theatrical folds. Signs of age, fold wear, handling marks, and minor edge wear may be present consistent with a large-format cinema poster of this age. The artwork remains clean and highly displayable.
Please inspect all photographs carefully for an accurate assessment of condition.
Collector Appeal
Original 1962 Italian first-release poster
Huge 140 × 198 cm display format
One of the most important WWII films ever made
Features an all-star cast including John Wayne, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, and Robert Mitchum
Classic Darryl F. Zanuck production
Exceptional Italian graphic design
Highly desirable among war-film and military history collectors
Seller's Story
Long-time collector of original vintage movie posters, specialising in Yugoslav printings, European classics, horror, sci-fi and cult cinema.
My collection includes rare 1960s–1990s posters sourced from cinemas, distributors and private archives.
Every item is carefully inspected, accurately described and photographed in high resolution.
All posters are stored flat or rolled in protective conditions and shipped worldwide in reinforced tubes to ensure safe delivery.
With experience selling across multiple international platforms and many satisfied buyers, I prioritise authenticity, reliable communication and secure packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
John Wayne
Specific region of origin
Rome
Poster title
The Longest Day
Subject
Graphic design, Movie Theater, Vintage, War history
Estimated period
1960s
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
B+ (good - small imperfections)
Number of objects
1
Height
198 cm
Width
140 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
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