Considered the quintessential and definitive Bond film, the third instalment in EON Productions' James Bond series set the template for many of the subsequent films, with its tongue in cheek humour, extensive use of gadgets and technology and multiple foreign locations. The first Bond blockbuster, 1964s 'Goldfinger' was also the first Bond film to utilise a standalone pre-credits sequence, the first to employ a pop star to sing the theme song and the first to win an Academy Award. The plot saw 007 uncover a plot to contaminate the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox while investigating the smuggling activities of powerful gold magnate Auric Goldfinger. This stunning poster was designed by prolific Swedish poster artist Gosta Aberg for the first release of 'Goldfinger' in Sweden in 1965. Aberg designed around 1000 film posters, many of which are represented in the collection of the Technical Museum in Stockholm. The bronze colouring of the golden hand and the deeper, richer colouring of the typography distinguishes this rare original release poster from later re-releases.

Provenance

Additions or alterations made to the original: Archivally backed on linen. Backing has smoothed and diminished two horizontal folds. Spots of light colour touching to folds, to two tiny corner creases and to a small chip to left edge. Image and colours otherwise excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.