"The Agony and the Ecstasy" (1965) - Classic Movie Poster

A magnificent and sweeping example of mid-1960s 20th Century-Fox CinemaScope historical epic film posters and Carol Reed directorial advertising art, reproduced to capture the grandeur of this Michelangelo biographical drama. This glossy printed vintage movie poster for The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), directed by Carol Reed and starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as the warrior Pope, is a distinguished piece of mid-1960s Hollywood epic film poster design.

• Paper: 200 GSM+
• Finish: Gloss
• Sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30", 24×36", 30×40"
• Shipping: Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube

The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) is a 20th Century-Fox Carol Reed Production of Irving Stone's biographical epic, directed by Carol Reed with a screen story and screenplay by Philip Dunne, based on the novel by Irving Stone, and music by Alex North, presented in CinemaScope and Color by DeLuxe. Starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II, with Diane Cilento co-starring, the film dramatises the turbulent relationship between the great Renaissance artist and his papal patron during the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The imposing illustrated poster — featuring the two stars' faces flanking a panoramic scene of Renaissance battle and pageantry — is an outstanding example of 1960s Hollywood epic poster art.

Today, Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison film posters from the mid-1960s are among the most sought-after pieces of Hollywood golden age memorabilia. This reproduction is perfect for fans of Charlton Heston film poster art, Rex Harrison film memorabilia, Carol Reed directorial art, or classic 1960s Hollywood biblical and historical epic posters for sale. It makes a magnificent display piece for lovers of Renaissance art history and classic Hollywood epic cinema.

Printed with a glossy finish on durable 200 GSM paper, this reproduction captures the grandeur of authentic mid-1960s 20th Century-Fox CinemaScope historical epic film promotional poster art. Carol Reed — director of The Third Man (1949) and Oliver! (1968) — brought his characteristic visual intelligence to this sumptuous production. Charlton Heston, fresh from his Oscar-winning triumph in Ben-Hur (1959), was the defining star of Hollywood's epic era.

Sources for historical context:

• 20th Century-Fox archive – The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) production and promotional poster records
• American Film Institute (AFI) – Carol Reed filmography and 1960s Hollywood biblical epic history
• Library of Congress – Mid-1960s 20th Century-Fox CinemaScope epic movie poster advertising archive

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