That Firefox poster…

It’s funny how some posters are passed and some are rejected. Here’s one of the most bizarre and undoubtedly infamous examples. The controversial Warner Home Video poster was issued to promote their release of Clint’s latest, Firefox (1982). The poster (approx. 76 x 50.5cm) is a striking image, and features a superb close up of Mitchell Gant - declaring Clint as “The Most wanted man in Movies!”

However, it all goes a bit horribly wrong when it gets to the ‘CLINT’ positioned at the top of the poster, specifically - the colour, the size and the positioning and the gap between the letters L and I in his name. Among collectors of course, the poster is referred to with an affectionate nickname – a name which isn’t too hard to work out. The colour used for Clint’s name doesn’t help much either as the gap sits directly on the matching redness of Clint’s forehead - therefore making the gap between letters virtually invisible. If only the designer had reduced it, and positioned it over the dark area of Clint’s hair, all would have looked perfectly fine.

Regardless of this, it still remains a very collectable and sort after poster – I certainly don’t own one. Nevertheless, friend of the Archive Henry currently has one up on Ebay (HERE) at the moment, so if you feel lucky or feel the urge, or you just want to buy it for me (I jest) then hop on over and take a look. Henry has some great material which also includes a stunning condition original UK quad for The Gauntlet (1977). Thanks for the use of your photo Henry, it’s very much appreciated.