Get Carter 1971 Michael Caine John Van Hamersveld Pop Art Original Movie Poster - This is an absolutely wonderful and much sought after original 1971 US one sheet movie poster measuring approx 27x41 inches from the classic Mike Hodges 1971 British gangster film 'Get Carter' starring Michael Caine and Britt Ekland. This is the iconic John Van Hamersveld Lichtenstein inspired pyschadellic pop art style design, very rarely offered for sale and typically commanding $5,000-$8000. This poster has been in our collection for many years and we are offering for sale in Very Fine Condition (no pin holes, no tape, no tears, very clean and well preserved poster) John Van Hamersveld is an iconic American graphic artist and illustrator, renowned for his lasting impact on surf, music, and pop culture. Born in 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland, he gained fame in the 1960s with his poster for The Endless Summer, a surf documentary whose bold, psychedelic design became one of the most iconic images in surf culture. Educated at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Van Hamersveld quickly became a key figure in the California design scene. As art director at Capitol Records, he created album covers for some of the biggest names in music, including The Beatles (Magical Mystery Tour), The Rolling Stones (Exile on Main St.), and The Beach Boys. His use of vivid colors, graphic simplicity, and pop-art influence helped define the visual style of a generation. Van Hamersveld’s work is highly collectible and sought after by art and music enthusiasts alike. Original prints, posters, and signed editions often command high prices at auctions and galleries. His Endless Summer poster alone has become a prized collector’s item. Today, his legacy endures not only in museum collections and gallery shows but also in public art, fashion collaborations, and continued influence on contemporary graphic design. Get Carter (1971) is a British crime thriller directed by Mike Hodges and starring Michael Caine in one of his most iconic roles. The film follows Jack Carter, a cold and calculating London gangster who returns to his gritty hometown of Newcastle to investigate the suspicious death of his brother. As Carter digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, pornography, and organized crime, ultimately embarking on a ruthless quest for vengeance. The film is known for its stark realism, bleak atmosphere, and morally ambiguous protagonist. Unlike the more glamorous portrayals of crime in other films of the era, Get Carter presents a raw and unflinching look at the British underworld. Michael Caine's performance is chillingly effective, portraying Carter as both charismatic and terrifyingly brutal. Over the years, Get Carter has earned a reputation as a classic of British cinema. Its influence can be seen in countless films that followed, from the rise of the British gangster genre to Hollywood neo-noir. Critics have praised its uncompromising tone, atmospheric cinematography, and haunting score. Today, Get Carter is regarded not only as a landmark of 1970s filmmaking but also as one of the greatest British crime films ever made. This is the genuine Original Movie Poster released the year of the film, which were machine folded before distribution. This is a real collectors item being released from our historic archive. Silver Screen Mementos are gradually releasing from their vast archives thousands of original photographs, transparencies, negatives, slides, lobby cards , original movie posters, books, magazines and other movie or television memorabilia.
