Arnaldo Putzu - Muhammad Ali io sono il più grande
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**The Greatest (1977) – Original Italian 4 Fogli Movie Poster – Muhammad Ali – Arnaldo Putzu Artwork – First Italian Release**
Original vintage Italian theatrical movie poster for **The Greatest (1977)**, released in Italy as **“Io sono il più grande”**, the biographical film based on the life and career of legendary heavyweight boxing champion **Muhammad Ali**.
This is the impressive large-format Italian **4 Fogli (Two-Panel / 2P)** poster, measuring approximately **140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)** and dating from the **first Italian theatrical release in 1977**.
Remarkably, **Muhammad Ali plays himself**, bringing his own story to the screen in a film based on the autobiographical book *The Greatest: My Own Story* by Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad and Richard Durham.
The spectacular Italian artwork is by renowned movie poster artist **Arnaldo Putzu**. Dominated by a magnificent large painted portrait of Muhammad Ali, the composition also incorporates scenes and characters from his extraordinary life and career.
The film features an impressive cast including **Ernest Borgnine, John Marley and Lloyd Haynes**, with special appearances by **Robert Duvall, Ben Johnson, James Earl Jones, Paul Winfield, Dina Merrill, David Huddleston** and others.
**Details:**
* Original Italian theatrical movie poster
* Film: *The Greatest*
* Italian title: *Io sono il più grande*
* Year: **1977**
* **First Italian theatrical release – 1977**
* Directors: **Tom Gries and Monte Hellman**
* Starring: **Muhammad Ali as himself**
* With Ernest Borgnine, John Marley and Lloyd Haynes
* Special appearances by Robert Duvall, Ben Johnson, James Earl Jones, Paul Winfield and others
* Based on *The Greatest: My Own Story*
* Music: **Michael Masser**
* Artwork: **Arnaldo Putzu**
* Country: Italy
* Format: Italian **4 Fogli / Two-Panel (2P)**
* Size: approximately **140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)**
* **Folded as originally issued**
A spectacular oversized original poster celebrating one of the most famous and influential sporting figures of the 20th century. The combination of **Muhammad Ali portraying himself, Arnaldo Putzu’s painted artwork and the enormous Italian 4 Fogli format** makes this a particularly impressive piece of both cinema and boxing memorabilia.
An excellent collectible for admirers of **Muhammad Ali, boxing history, sports cinema and classic Italian movie poster art**.
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition. The poster shows signs of age and theatrical use consistent with an original poster from 1977, including the original fold lines.
It will be carefully packed for shipping.
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.
**The Greatest (1977) – Original Italian 4 Fogli Movie Poster – Muhammad Ali – Arnaldo Putzu Artwork – First Italian Release**
Original vintage Italian theatrical movie poster for **The Greatest (1977)**, released in Italy as **“Io sono il più grande”**, the biographical film based on the life and career of legendary heavyweight boxing champion **Muhammad Ali**.
This is the impressive large-format Italian **4 Fogli (Two-Panel / 2P)** poster, measuring approximately **140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)** and dating from the **first Italian theatrical release in 1977**.
Remarkably, **Muhammad Ali plays himself**, bringing his own story to the screen in a film based on the autobiographical book *The Greatest: My Own Story* by Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad and Richard Durham.
The spectacular Italian artwork is by renowned movie poster artist **Arnaldo Putzu**. Dominated by a magnificent large painted portrait of Muhammad Ali, the composition also incorporates scenes and characters from his extraordinary life and career.
The film features an impressive cast including **Ernest Borgnine, John Marley and Lloyd Haynes**, with special appearances by **Robert Duvall, Ben Johnson, James Earl Jones, Paul Winfield, Dina Merrill, David Huddleston** and others.
**Details:**
* Original Italian theatrical movie poster
* Film: *The Greatest*
* Italian title: *Io sono il più grande*
* Year: **1977**
* **First Italian theatrical release – 1977**
* Directors: **Tom Gries and Monte Hellman**
* Starring: **Muhammad Ali as himself**
* With Ernest Borgnine, John Marley and Lloyd Haynes
* Special appearances by Robert Duvall, Ben Johnson, James Earl Jones, Paul Winfield and others
* Based on *The Greatest: My Own Story*
* Music: **Michael Masser**
* Artwork: **Arnaldo Putzu**
* Country: Italy
* Format: Italian **4 Fogli / Two-Panel (2P)**
* Size: approximately **140 × 198 cm (55 × 78 inches)**
* **Folded as originally issued**
A spectacular oversized original poster celebrating one of the most famous and influential sporting figures of the 20th century. The combination of **Muhammad Ali portraying himself, Arnaldo Putzu’s painted artwork and the enormous Italian 4 Fogli format** makes this a particularly impressive piece of both cinema and boxing memorabilia.
An excellent collectible for admirers of **Muhammad Ali, boxing history, sports cinema and classic Italian movie poster art**.
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition. The poster shows signs of age and theatrical use consistent with an original poster from 1977, including the original fold lines.
It will be carefully packed for shipping.
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
Artist
Arnaldo Putzu
Poster title
Muhammad Ali io sono il più grande
Athlete
Muhammad Ali
Estimated period
1970s
Sports event
Boxing
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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