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Auction: 24052 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 61

Being There (1979)
Original US style B poster
Unframed: 41 x 27 in. (104 x 69 cm)

Linen backed

This American satirical comedy drama was directed by Hal Ashby, and stars Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine and Melvyn Douglas. Sellers plays middle aged, simple-minded Chance, who has lived in the same property, owned by a wealthy gentleman, his entire life and worked there as a gardener. Following the death of his employee he has to leave the house that has been his safe haven, and which he has never left. Through a series of mishaps in the outside world he finds himself at the home of an elderly and unwell wealthy business tycoon, who is a close friend and advisor to the President of the United States. Through a complete misunderstanding Chance is asked to keep an eye on this gentleman, and he becomes his trusted advisor with an inside line the political world in Washington.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds. This piece was distributed folded.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen

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Sold for
£250

Starting price
£250