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Movie poster for the 1973 comedy 'Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30', released by Avco Embassy Pictures. The artwork illustrates a woman in a blue top and skirt standing in the foreground, while three men peer out from a car window in the background. The title is written in a stylized neon yellow font inside a heart shape. Below the title, there is a red classic car and a small illustration of a couple kissing. The tagline at the top reads: 'His luck down on love... Georgie gears up to make it now!
Movie poster for the 1982 film "The Seduction." The poster features a large, dramatic photograph of the lead actress, Morgan Fairchild. She is facing the viewer but looking over her right shoulder with an expression of fear or panic. She has long, tousled hair and is wearing a revealing, floor-length red dress that is open or slipping down her back. Her arms are crossed in front of her body. Directly behind her head, superimposed on the black background, are two large, stylized, dark eyes on white torn-paper strips, suggesting she is being watched or spied upon. At the very top of the poster, white text provides a tagline: "Alone... Terrified... Trapped like an animal. / Now she's fighting back with the only weapon she has... Herself!" The title, "the Seduction," is located in the bottom left, written in a pink, stylized script. The bottom of the poster lists the full credits, starring Morgan Fairchild. It explicitly mentions that the film is an AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES presentation and the MPAA rating is visible: "R" (Restricted).
Movie poster for the 1969 film "Don't Drink the Water." The poster's central element is a large, white cartoon illustration of a water spigot or faucet. The water flowing from the faucet is a torrent of caricatured figures, suggesting a chaotic scene. These small figures, some in military or spy attire, are tumbling out of the spigot, and some are carrying signs referencing the U.S. and various diplomatic situations. The faucet itself has a large, stylized spout decorated with the red, white, and blue colors and star pattern of the American flag. Below the spout, a group of five or six human figures, who are the main characters, are illustrated in a colorful, dynamic style. They are positioned as if being hit or caught by the flow. A man on the right, wearing a light green suit, is looking up in surprise. Two women and two other men are clustered around the water, looking overwhelmed. At the top of the poster, a large, teal-colored tagline reads: "THEY'RE CAUGHT IN A SECURITY LEAK!..." To the left, a continuation of the tagline reads in smaller black text: "...with hot and cold running spies, a drip from the embassy, and a flood of laughs!" The main title, "Don't Drink The Water," is in bold, stylized black text in the lower right. The poster highlights the stars: "Jackie Gleason" and "Estelle Parsons." The film is presented as an An Avco Embassy Film, and the credits at the bottom confirm it is an AN AVCO EMBASSY RELEASE. The poster also displays a rating box with a "G" (General Audiences) rating, stating "Suggested for GENERAL audiences."
Movie poster for the 1967 comedy film "The Producers," directed by Mel Brooks. The poster features a large photo of the two main stars in the center: Zero Mostel, with a dramatic, intense expression, has his arm around the shoulder of a worried-looking Gene Wilder. Above the photo, a magenta tagline reads: "If ya got it... flaunt it!". The top section lists the stars in large blue text: "Zero Mostel Gene Wilder." To the left of the image, a quote is attributed to Roger Ebert: "One of the funniest movies ever made!". The main title is prominent in the bottom section: "Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS." A small figure of a blonde woman, likely the character Ulla, is shown jumping with joy to the left of the title. Below the main title, a horizontal strip shows smaller portraits of supporting characters. The bottom credits confirm the film is an AN AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES RELEASE. The MPAA rating is not explicitly visible on this specific poster design.
Movie poster for the 1971 film "The Nightcomers." The poster features a stark, dramatic visual at the center: a very close-up, high-contrast black and white (or deep blue and white) image of a man's right eye and part of his forehead, dominating the frame. The man's face is partially obscured by shadows or dark clouds, creating an intense, sinister look. Superimposed over the lower part of the eye illustration, near the bottom of the poster, is a small, dark silhouette of a gothic-style house with pointed gables and a chimney. Two small figures, appearing to be children, are visible near the house. At the top of the poster, there are two review quotes in white text against the dark background: "Gripsing, Spine-Tingling and Terrific!" -REX REED in the N.Y. Daily News "A horror scenario of dramatic drive and sinister chill... excellently acted!" -THOMAS QUINN CURTISS in the New York Times Below the main illustration, the poster gives prominent credit to the star, "MARLON BRANDO," in large blue text. The title of the film, "THE NIGHTCOMERS," is in blue quotation marks, slightly smaller. The bottom section lists the co-stars, including Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, and Harry Andrews, as well as production credits. The film is presented by Joseph E. Levine as an AVCO EMBASSY PICTURE. The rating is visible on the bottom left: "R" (Restricted).
Movie poster for the 1973 film "The Day of the Dolphin." The poster features a dramatic, action-packed illustration. In the upper center, the main character, played by George C. Scott, is shown in diving gear (black top, shorts, and flippers), mid-stride or jump. He appears to be stepping onto a dolphin that is leaping out of the water. Behind this central figure, there is a scene of chaos and action: a destroyed helicopter or boat, flames and smoke, and figures in the background, including a woman in a blue top and jeans on the left and a figure in military gear or a wetsuit carrying a rifle above. The background is a mix of dark blue and a brighter teal, suggesting an underwater or action environment. The bottom section of the poster is dominated by the ocean water and the leaping dolphin, which is breaking the surface. A woman in dark clothing is visible partially submerged in the water on the right. The top right corner features a green tagline: "The most amazing outdoor adventure ever filmed!" Below this is another tagline in yellow-green: "Two years in the making! Awesome excitement!" The title is split, with "THE DAY" in large blue text near the bottom left, and "OF THE DOLPHIN" in a similar large blue font near the center. The poster prominently features the star, "GEORGE C. SCOTT," and the director, "MIKE NICHOLS," in blue text. In the bottom left, the full credits list the co-stars (Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino, Fritz Weaver) and production staff. The poster explicitly states the film is distributed by An Avco Embassy Picture and the MPAA rating is visible at the bottom left: "PG" (Parental Guidance Suggested).
Movie poster for the 1968 film "The Lion in Winter," featuring a split, black-and-white design. The left side shows a black-and-white close-up of Peter O'Toole (as Henry II, King of England), who has a full beard and is looking down intently. The right side features a black-and-white portrait of Katharine Hepburn (as Eleanor of Aquitaine, his wife), wearing a wimple or headscarf and looking up and away. The title "THE LION IN WINTER" is prominent in a large, gold, serif font at the bottom. The text at the top reads: "The Most Significant Reserved Seat Attraction Of The Year!" and credits the starring actors. Below the main title, smaller text lists the supporting cast, including Jane Merrow, John Castle, Tim Dalton, Anthony Hopkins, Nigel Stock, and Nigel Terry. An Avco Embassy Film.
Movie poster for the 1973 film "A Touch of Class." The top section features a white background with a tagline in magenta text: "They had the perfect love affair. / Until they fell in love." The central, dominant image is a color photograph of the two lead stars in a close-up, split down the middle by a fold line. On the left is George Segal, shown in profile, looking towards the center. He is wearing a suit and tie. On the right is Glenda Jackson, facing Segal, holding a glass of red wine in her right hand and looking intently at him. She has a short, dark hairstyle with bangs and is also holding a glass of red wine. Both actors are positioned as if leaning into a conversation, and the image has a warm, intimate tone. Below the photo, the names of the stars are prominently displayed in large, red text: "George Segal" on the left and "Glenda Jackson" on the right. The title, "A Touch Of Class," is placed below the names, also in red. The bottom section of the poster contains production and credit details. It lists co-stars like Paul Sorvino and Hildegard Neil. The poster explicitly states the film is an Avco Embassy Release. The MPAA rating is visible on the bottom right: "PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED".
Movie poster for the 1980 film "The Black Marble." The poster is primarily black with an illustrated scene in the center. At the top, white text provides a blurb: "JOSEPH WAMBAUGH'S done it again. / But he has never done it like this before. / 'THE BLACK MARBLE' is a motion picture / different than anything JOSEPH WAMBAUGH has ever written." The illustration depicts several characters and background elements, often connected by chains or handcuffs. In the upper center, a man in a light brown suit with a tie is shown jumping enthusiastically, with his arms raised in the air. A large handcuff is loosely attached to his waist. To his left, a woman in a brown jacket and red skirt stands with her arms crossed, looking annoyed or stern. She also has a large handcuff around her waist, chained to the man's. Background elements include a "HOLLYWOOD VINE ST." street sign, palm trees, and a building sign that reads "BROWN DERBY." In the foreground, below the central couple, another man is seated, looking up and to the right, wearing a white suit jacket and a tie. Next to him, a blonde woman in a white t-shirt with "LOVE" written on it is lying down, resting her head on his shoulder. In the center foreground, a pair of handcuffs with a small red heart attached links the various characters. The title of the film, "THE BLACK MARBLE," is written in large, white, block letters across the bottom of the illustration. Below the title, the poster lists the stars: ROBERT FOXWORTH, PAULA PRENTISS, and HARRY DEAN STANTON. The poster explicitly states it is an AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES RELEASE and the MPAA rating is visible: "PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED".
Movie poster for Dead & Buried (1981), released through Avco Embassy Pictures. The artwork shows a surreal, cracked desert-like ground where the face of a woman lies partially buried, appearing lifeless and eerie. Behind her, a full moon glows in a cloudy night sky. At the top, the tagline reads: “The creators of ALIEN… bring a new terror to Earth.” The film’s title DEAD & BURIED is written in large, bold, red letters with the subtitle: “It will take your breath away… all of it.” Credits for the cast and crew appear below in white text.
Movie poster for the 1970 film "Rider on the Rain." The poster's design is dominated by a dramatic, photographic composite. The upper two-thirds feature a close-up, dark image of a face behind a pane of glass that is heavily covered in raindrops, creating a blurred and ominous effect. Two piercing, light-colored eyes are visible through the water streaks. Overlaid on the face are two large, out-of-focus hands. The right hand, belonging to a person wearing a wedding band on the ring finger, is in the foreground, extended towards the viewer. Superimposed over the hands and the face is a small, full-body photograph of the actress Marlene Jobert. She is looking directly at the viewer, wearing a white brassiere and white bottoms. Her expression appears fearful or vulnerable. At the top of the poster, a tagline in white text reads: "A mistress? A murderess? A terrorized victim? She and the rider on the rain." In the bottom section, the title is prominent: "Rider on the Rain" in large white text, with the full title "Rider on the Rain" in quotation marks and a smaller font. The poster lists the stars: Charles Bronson and Marlene Jobert. It notes that the film is an Avco Embassy Film, with the distribution credited to AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES Release. The poster also displays a rating, which appears to be "GP" (General Audiences - Parental Guidance Suggested).
Movie poster for the film "I Girasoli" (Sunflowers). The poster is an illustration with a light blue background. The main image features two central figures: the actors Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren. On the left, Marcello Mastroianni is shown from the chest up, wearing a dark shirt and a newsboy cap. He has a serious expression and is looking directly at the viewer. On the right, Sophia Loren is depicted in a brown shirt, looking towards Mastroianni with a solemn expression. She has dark, curly hair and her right hand is gently placed on his chest. In the background of the illustration, a city skyline is visible. On the left are the onion domes of a building resembling Saint Basil's Cathedral. In the center is a red-brick clock tower, reminiscent of the Kremlin, and on the right are tall, modernist skyscrapers. Below the main illustration, the poster prominently features the director's name in large text: "IN UN FILM DI VITTORIO DE SICA." The title "I GIRASOLI" is written below that in large, bold, orange, block letters. At the very top of the poster, the names of the main stars are listed: "SOFIA LOREN - MARCELLO MASTROIANNI." The poster also mentions that it's presented by Joseph E. Levine and AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES and is a Carlo Ponti production. The MPAA rating is not visible on this Italian-language poster.
The provided image is a movie poster for the film "KISS in Attack of the Phantoms." The poster is divided into three main sections with zigzag-shaped borders. The top section features a blue and white background. It contains three lines of text, with the word "KISS" in red at the beginning of each: "KISSterical!", "KISS-tounding!", and "KISS-toric!". The middle section of the poster is a photograph of the four members of the band KISS in their full stage makeup and costumes. From left to right, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, and Paul Stanley are shown standing in a line. Gene Simmons is in his demon makeup and black costume with silver accents. Peter Criss is in his cat makeup with a black vest and pants. Ace Frehley, with his spaceman makeup and silver and white costume, is crouching slightly. Paul Stanley, in his star child makeup, is on the far right in a black costume. Below the photo, there is a line of white text that reads: "Their First Full Length Feature Film will Zap you out of your seat!" The bottom section of the poster has a light blue and white background. The title "KISS in ATTACK OF THE PHANTOMS" is prominently displayed in red, stylized lettering. Below the title, the poster lists the production companies, starring actors, and other credits. The credits include a note that the film is an AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES release. The MPAA rating is also visible, indicating it is "PG Parental Guidance Suggested."
The provided image is a movie poster for the film "The Tempter." The top of the poster features a quote in white text: "Enemy of the Faith / Foe to the Human Race / Thief of Life / Inventor of all Obscenities / Satan, why do you stand and resist?" The main image is a distorted black and white photograph of a bedroom scene, as if viewed through a wide-angle or fish-eye lens. In the center, a woman with long, dark hair is shown from behind, kneeling on a bed. She is wearing a flowing, light-colored nightgown that drapes around her. Her head is tilted back, looking towards a large, multi-paned window. Curtains billow around her, suggesting a breeze. The room appears slightly blurry and distorted, with a bed, headboard, and bedside lamps visible. Below the image, the title "the Tempter" is written in large, fiery orange letters. Below the title, a tagline in white text reads: "Deliver her from evil." At the very bottom of the poster, there are credits and a logo for an AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES release, and the MPAA rating is visible, indicating it's "R".
The top of the poster has a black background with white text that reads: "They got him out of jail. They gave him a new name, a new house, money, and a chance to see his wife after 7 years... and he doesn't know why. But somebody somewhere does..." The main section of the poster features an illustration of a man and a woman in a dynamic running pose. The man is on the left, smiling and looking back over his shoulder. He is wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt and trousers. The woman is on the right, holding his hand as they run. She is looking ahead with a worried or determined expression and is wearing a green dress. To the left of the running couple, there is an image of a red paperback book cover for "Adam Kenedy's The Domino Principle," with a smaller red text box on the cover that mentions "The paperback to fuel The Domino Principle film." To the right of the running couple, a montage of headshots is shown vertically. At the top is a man's face, partially in shadow. Below that is a man in a hat with a serious expression. Further down are three more faces, one of which has sunglasses on. In the bottom half of the poster, the title "THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE" is written. "THE" is in black text, while "DOMINO PRINCIPLE" is in large, bold blue letters with a white outline. Below the title, the poster lists the names of the actors: "RICHARD WIDMARK," "MICKEY ROONEY," "EDWARD ALBERT," and "ELI WALLACH." The poster also credits the stars "GENE HACKMAN" and "CANDICE BERGEN." At the very bottom, there are production and distribution credits, a "M" rating icon, and a note stating, "Persons under 16 Will Not be Admitted."
The provided image is a movie poster for the film "Deadly Hero." The poster features a central illustration with a thick, irregular green border. The main figure is a policeman, shown from the chest up, wearing a blue uniform and a police cap with "NYPD" visible on it. He is a man with a stern, focused expression, looking directly at the viewer. He is holding a handgun with both hands, aiming it forward, with the gun barrel pointed straight out from the poster. The lower half of the illustration depicts a large, curved bass violin or cello lying on its side. Inside the body of the instrument, several people are shown. In the foreground, a woman with auburn hair is looking up and slightly to the side with a frightened expression. She is wearing a purple top and holding what appears to be a knife. Behind her is the head and shoulders of another individual, partially obscured. A third figure, smaller and further back, is also visible. The background inside the instrument is a dark, warm brown. To the right of the illustration, the title "DEADLY HERO" is written in large, bold red letters. Above the title, a tagline is in black text: "Hero cop or deadly hero? A cold blooded murder... a hero cop... a young girl caught between the truth and her life!" Below the title, the poster lists the stars of the film: Don Murray, Diahn Williams, and co-starring James Earl Jones. The bottom of the poster includes production and distribution credits and the MPAA rating, which is "RESTRICTED."
The provided image is a black and white movie poster for the film "The Tempter." The top of the poster features a quote in white text: "Enemy of the Faith / Foe to the Human Race / Thief of Life / Inventor of all Obscenities / Satan, why do you stand and resist?" The main image is a distorted black and white photograph of a bedroom scene, as if viewed through a wide-angle or fish-eye lens. In the center, a woman with long, dark hair is shown from behind, kneeling on a bed. She is wearing a flowing, light-colored nightgown that drapes around her. Her head is tilted back, looking towards a large, multi-paned window. Curtains billow around her, suggesting a breeze. The room appears slightly blurry and distorted, with a bed, headboard, and bedside lamps visible. Below the image, the title "the Tempter" is written in large, fiery orange letters. Below the title, a tagline in white text reads: "Deliver her from evil." At the bottom of the poster, there are credits and a logo for "AVCO EMBASSY PICTURES Release" and the MPAA rating is visible, indicating it's "R".
Poster for the 1969 film Generation, directed by Carl Reiner and released by Avco Embassy Pictures. The design features a psychedelic explosion of colorful stars, hearts, circles, and rainbow patterns radiating outward, symbolizing the spirit of the late 1960s. At the center bottom, a black-and-white photograph shows a young couple sharing a kiss, with the man holding a camera. The tagline at the top reads: “Let it be known as the generation that will light up the sky with love.” The title Generation appears in bold purple letters below, followed by cast and crew credits including David Janssen, Kim Darby, Carl Reiner, Pete Duel, and Andrew Prine.
Movie poster for Prom Night (1980). The central image shows a masked figure in black, with only their intense brown eyes visible. The figure holds a large, gleaming knife upright in a gloved hand. Reflected in the blade is an upside-down image of a young blonde woman in a white prom dress, arms hanging downward, suggesting danger and victimhood. At the top left, white text reads: “If you’re not back by midnight... you won’t be coming home!” At the bottom, the title PROM NIGHT appears in large, bold red letters with a dripping effect, resembling blood. Below, credits list the cast and crew, including Leslie Nielsen and Jamie Lee Curtis, with direction by Paul Lynch.
Film poster for The Graduate (1967). The design shows a young man, Benjamin, standing in a beige jacket and dark trousers, leaning casually against a doorway with his hands in his pockets, looking toward the foreground. In front of him, prominently featured, is the raised leg of a woman wearing a black stocking, suggesting seduction. The tagline reads: “This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.” At the bottom, the cast and crew are listed, including Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross, with direction by Mike Nichols. The title THE GRADUATE appears in bold orange letters against a black background.
Movie poster for The Cassandra Crossing (1976). At the top, painted portraits of the main cast appear against a blue background, including Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O.J. Simpson, and others. Below, soldiers in hazmat suits with rifles surround a large black train while a helicopter flies overhead. The tagline reads: “At noon on October 25th, the Transcontinental Express left Geneva Station with almost one thousand people on board. Their destination: Basel, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm. No one arrived.” The film credits and title are displayed at the bottom.
The movie poster for Death Ship shows a massive, ominous black ship emerging from the misty ocean, looming directly toward the viewer. The ship’s bow dominates the center of the image, with streaks of rust and ghostly, shadowy figures appearing across its hull, giving it an eerie, supernatural presence. Below, in stark contrast to the colossal vessel, a small inflatable raft with a group of survivors drifts helplessly on the water. The tagline at the top reads in white bold letters: “Those who survive the ghost ship are better off dead!” At the bottom, the film’s title Death Ship is written in large, blood-red letters, dripping as though painted in gore. The credits and cast names are listed underneath in smaller white text, framed by the dark green and blue tones of the sea and sky. The overall design conveys dread, hopelessness, and the sinister power of the haunted ship.
Poster for the film ‘Scanners’ shows a man in a suit and tie, his face and arms grotesquely distorted and burning with energy as if about to explode. The background glows green against a black frame. Large red text at the bottom reads ‘Scanners – Their thoughts can kill!’ Additional white text at the top states: ‘There are 4 billion people on earth. 237 are Scanners. They have the most terrifying powers ever created… and they are winning.’ Smaller yellow text on the left side counts down: ‘10 seconds: The pain begins. 15 seconds: You can’t breathe. 20 seconds: You explode.’ Credits are listed at the bottom.
Poster for John Carpenter’s Escape from New York. The artwork shows the giant severed head of the Statue of Liberty lying in the middle of a dark, ruined city street, surrounded by skyscrapers. In the foreground, a group of desperate characters run, led by a man with an eye patch (Snake Plissken, played by Kurt Russell), accompanied by a woman in a red dress and another man. Behind them, chaotic crowds of armed figures chase through the streets. At the top, white text reads: “1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.” The title Escape from New York appears in bold red letters at the bottom, with cast and crew credits listed, including Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, and Adrienne Barbeau.
Movie poster for The Fog (1980) shows a terrified Jamie Lee Curtis in a red shirt pressed against a door, looking back in fear as a monstrous, clawed hand reaches through the crack surrounded by glowing blue fog. At the top, bold yellow text reads: “Bolt Your Doors. Lock Your Windows. There’s Something in The Fog!” The title “John Carpenter’s The Fog” is displayed in large red letters at the bottom, along with cast and production credits. The overall design conveys suspense, supernatural menace, and a sense of lurking danger within the fog.
The movie poster for The Exterminator shows a muscular man in dark military-style clothing and a black helmet, his face hidden. He is holding a flamethrower that shoots out a large burst of fire to the right side of the image. Smoke surrounds him against a blue background. At the top, bold white text reads: “In war, you have to kill to stay alive... On the streets of New York, it’s often the same.” The title The Exterminator appears in large blue letters at the bottom, followed by the tagline: “...the man they pushed too far.” Cast and production credits are listed beneath.
The movie poster for The Howling shows a brown, textured surface torn open by five long claw marks. Through the rips, part of a screaming woman’s face is visible, her mouth open wide in terror, with red lips and white teeth. At the top left, white text reads: “Imagine your worst fear a reality.” At the bottom, the film’s title The Howling appears in jagged, blood-red letters. Production credits are listed below, including direction by Joe Dante.
Movie poster for Phantasm. The top tagline reads: “If this one doesn’t scare you… you’re already dead!”. The artwork shows a surreal red background with ominous hooded figures on the left, a screaming woman’s face on the right, and a large silver sphere with blades protruding from it at the center. Below the sphere stands a sinister man in a suit (The Tall Man), holding a coffin. Above the sphere, a young boy appears to be falling or suspended in mid-air. At the bottom, the film’s credits list the cast including Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, and Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man, directed by Don Coscarelli.