Arnaldo Putzu - The Getaway - 1970s

The Getaway (1972) – Original Yugoslav Re-Release Movie Poster – Steve McQueen – Sam Peckinpah – Artwork by Arnaldo Putzu

An original folded Yugoslav theatrical re-release movie poster for Sam Peckinpah's legendary crime thriller "The Getaway" (1972), starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw.

Based on the novel by Jim Thompson and adapted for the screen by Walter Hill, The Getaway follows recently paroled bank robber Doc McCoy (Steve McQueen) and his wife Carol (Ali MacGraw) as they attempt to escape across Texas and into Mexico after a bank robbery spirals into violence and betrayal. Combining Peckinpah's trademark action sequences with tense storytelling and unforgettable performances, the film remains one of the defining crime thrillers of the 1970s.

This striking Yugoslav poster reproduces the dynamic original artwork by celebrated British illustrator Arnaldo Putzu, whose dramatic painted compositions became synonymous with many classic action and thriller posters of the era. The bold illustration of McQueen firing a shotgun, accompanied by Ali MacGraw under gunfire, creates one of the most recognizable poster images associated with the film.

Printed for Yugoslav cinemas by Kosova Film, this authentic theatrical poster represents an attractive and increasingly scarce Eastern European edition.

Film Information
Title: The Getaway
Original Year: 1972
Poster Year: Yugoslav Re-Release
Country: Yugoslavia
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Screenplay: Walter Hill
Based on the novel by: Jim Thompson
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Al Lettieri, Sally Struthers, Slim Pickens, Jack Dodson, Dub Taylor, Bo Hopkins
Artwork: Arnaldo Putzu
Distributor (Yugoslavia): Kosova Film

Poster Details
Type: Original Yugoslav theatrical re-release poster
Dimensions: 48 × 69 cm (approximately 18¾ × 27¼ inches)
Country: Yugoslavia

Condition: Very Good, folded as originally issued. Light fold wear, minor edge wear and handling marks consistent with age. Colours remain bright with excellent display appeal. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

Why Collect This Poster?
Original Yugoslav theatrical re-release poster
Classic Sam Peckinpah crime thriller
Starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw
Features the iconic artwork by Arnaldo Putzu
Based on the celebrated novel by Jim Thompson
Scarce Eastern European cinema poster
Highly collectible for fans of Steve McQueen, Sam Peckinpah and 1970s action cinema

An authentic Yugoslav theatrical poster for one of the finest crime thrillers of the 1970s, featuring Arnaldo Putzu's iconic artwork and starring the legendary Steve McQueen at the height of his career.