The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970)
Format: Australian Daybill
Dimensions: Approx. 13" x 30" (33cm x 76cm)
Country of Origin (Poster): Australia
Distributor: Roadshow Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd.
Rating: Not Suitable for Children
Source Material: Based on the novella by D.H.
LawrenceDirector: Christopher Miles
Starring: Joanna Shimkus, Franco Nero, Honor Blackman, Mark Burns, Fay Compton, Maurice Denham
Screenplay: Alan Plater
Music: Patrick Gowers
Genre: Period Drama / Romance / British Cinema
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🖼️ Design & Features: Striking minimalist colour-block artwork in purple, yellow, and pink. Strong typographic layout with all major cast and crew credited in bold serif fonts. Stylised profile illustrations of the two leads lend a 1970s art-film aesthetic. Thematically tied to its literary roots and popular among collectors of D.H. Lawrence adaptations.


Collectors’ Note: Sought after by both literary cinema enthusiasts and fans of British period dramas. The unique colour palette and connection to D.H. Lawrence increase interest beyond standard romantic drama titles.