TITLE: The Last Valley
YEAR OF MOVIE RELEASE: 1971
FILM STUDIO / PRODUCTION COMPANY: ABC Pictures Corp.; a Season Production
DISTRIBUTOR CREDIT ON POSTER: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
TAGLINE: “From an age of conflict... a film for the ages!”
DIRECTOR: James Clavell
CAST: Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport, Per Oscarsson, Arthur O’Connell, Madeline Hinde, Yorgo Voyagis, Miguel Alejandro and Christian Roberts
PRODUCER: James Clavell
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Martin Baum
SCREENPLAY: James Clavell
BASED ON: The novel by J. B. Pick
MUSIC: John Barry
FILMING PROCESS: Todd-AO
POSTER PRINTER: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd.
FORMAT: Australian One Sheet
GENRE: Historical Drama / War
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
James Clavell wrote, produced and directed The Last Valley, adapting J. B. Pick’s novel about an isolated community caught in the upheaval of the Thirty Years’ War. The film pairs Michael Caine’s military captain with Omar Sharif’s displaced teacher, placing contrasting responses to violence and survival at its centre.
Its Todd-AO credit connects the production with large-format filmmaking, while John Barry’s music adds interest for soundtrack collectors. The Australian poster presents the historical conflict through portraits and symbolic weaponry rather than a crowded battle panorama.
POSTER DESIGN FEATURES
Two large monochrome portraits of Omar Sharif and Michael Caine dominate a yellow rectangular panel. Their irregular outlines overlap the background, while an oversized basket-hilt sword crosses the composition diagonally.
Long broken wooden shafts cut across and above the portraits, reinforcing the period-war setting. Two small armed figures face one another beside the stylised black the last valley title, adding a miniature confrontation beneath the stars’ faces.
The black uppercase tagline occupies the broad pale space above the artwork. Fine rectangular borders frame the design, with the production credits arranged below. A “Not Suitable for Children” notice and M.A.P.S. printer’s credit appear along the lower margin.
CONDITION NOTE
Visible fold lines, creasing and edge wear are present, including small tears and areas of paper loss along the side edges, particularly the left. Scattered marks and discolouration are also visible. Please examine the supplied photograph for the poster’s visible condition.