CAPRICORN ONE
TITLE: Capricorn One
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YEAR: 1977
FILM STUDIO: ITC Entertainment / Associated General Films
DIRECTOR: Peter Hyams
CAST: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston, O. J. Simpson, Hal Holbrook, Karen Black, Telly Savalas
TAGLINE: “Capricorn One... The $30 billion dollar hoax?” / “If the action and adventure don’t get you, the suspense will.”
GENRE: Thriller / Science Fiction
POSTER PRINTER: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd.
ARTWORK: Vic Fair — this Australian artwork is based on the striking helmet-reflection campaign concept associated with Fair. Heritage Auctions
POSTER DESIGN FEATURES:
Original Australian first-release Daybill featuring the memorable astronaut helmet composition, with a biplane and helicopter reflected dramatically in the visor — imagery that directly foreshadows the film’s climactic aerial sequence. The warm orange Martian landscape contrasts with the bright white spacesuit and blue title text. Below, the bold yellow-and-black Capricorn One logo is accompanied by portraits of the principal cast along the lower edge, plus promotional references to its 70mm Panavision and 6-track stereophonic sound presentation. Australian collector references identify this as a first-release Australian Daybill and regard this artwork as the preferred collector design. All About Movies
COLLECTOR’S NOTES:
Capricorn One is a cult conspiracy thriller built around the premise that a NASA Mars landing is secretly faked after the real mission becomes impossible. Written and directed by Peter Hyams, the film combines political conspiracy, science fiction and action, with a particularly memorable final pursuit involving a crop-duster biplane and helicopters. Wikipedia
For collectors, this Australian Daybill is particularly appealing because of its instantly recognisable helmet-reflection artwork, strong NASA/space-program imagery and cult status. The composition itself has become one of the film’s most distinctive poster designs. Heritage Auctions
PROVENANCE:
This original Australian cinema poster is being sold directly by the family of its original collector, a projectionist who screened films during their Australian theatrical release. It is supplied with documented provenance and a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its originality and collection history, providing a direct connection between the poster and its working Australian cinema past.