Poster Title: Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears
Format: Australian Daybill
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Condition: Good to Very Good (VG-) – original fold lines, small stain mark near upper centre (visible in green field), light handling wear, otherwise clean borders and strong print contrast.
Year of Release: 1973
Film Studio: MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
Tagline: “The man who hears with his eyes and speaks with his gun…” / “He lives to kill. And he’s gonna live it up tonight.”

Director: Paolo Cavara Cast: Anthony Quinn, Franco Nero, Pamela Tiffin, Ira von Fürstenberg
Writers: Oscar Saul, Harry Essex
Genre: Western / Adventure / Spaghetti Western
Country of Origin (Poster): Australia
Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd (Melbourne)

Design & Features: Striking lime-green and black duotone design with bold central illustration of Franco Nero standing before the outline of Texas. Inset images depict action scenes and supporting cast. Includes “NRC” (Not Recommended for Children) classification and classic MGM logo. The poster’s design balances Spaghetti Western grit with 1970s graphic boldness.

Collectors’ Note: A lesser-known but cult-favourite entry in the Spaghetti Western genre, Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears has gained collector interest due to its unique pairing of Anthony Quinn and Franco Nero. Australian daybills are comparatively rare and appreciated for their vibrant green print scheme—unlike the U.S. one-sheet, which used sepia tones. Slight age-related staining is common but doesn’t significantly affect value given its scarcity. Highly desirable for collectors of Nero, Quinn, or 1970s Italian Westerns.