Original Italian locandina (cinema foyer poster) for Howard Hawks’ classic Western ‘Rio Bravo’ (1959), released in Italy as ‘Un Dollaro di Onore’. This striking poster features vibrant yellow-background artwork depicting three armed cowboys in dynamic action poses — representing stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson — alongside a black-and-white inset photographic image of Angie Dickinson. The bold red and blue typography announces the film’s top-billed cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson, with supporting credits for Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez, and Estelita Rodriguez. Screenplay credits are given to Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin. The poster was produced and directed credit goes to Howard Hawks. A promotional line at the top advertises Dean Martin’s Capitol Records single (Capitol F. 4174) featuring songs from the film. The bottom imprint reads ‘Vecchioni & Guadagno, Roma – Ottobre 1964’, indicating a 1964 Italian re-release printing. The Warner Bros. shield logo appears on the poster. This is an authentic period item with an Italian ‘Imposta di Pubblicità’ (advertising tax) stamp and a Comune di Milano authorisation stamp, confirming genuine theatrical use.
Visible fold lines across the poster consistent with storage folding. Some surface scuffing and creasing particularly in the lower left and right areas. Minor paper loss or tear visible on the right edge. An Italian ‘Imposta di Pubblicità’ tax stamp affixed to the front. Two official ink stamps (Comune di Milano) also present on the front face. Some cracking to the printed ink surface visible in close-up shots. No visible tape residue or foxing noted. Overall presentable with wear consistent with age and theatrical use.
