Original Belgian release poster for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1966 Cold War spy thriller ‘Torn Curtain,’ titled here in French as ‘Le Rideau Déchiré’ and in Dutch as ‘Gescheurd Gordijn,’ reflecting Belgium’s bilingual market. Presented by Universal Film S.A., the poster features bold illustrated portraits of stars Paul Newman and Julie Andrews, rendered in a torn-paper graphic device that cleverly echoes the film’s ‘Iron Curtain’ theme. Between the two portraits, a hand grips a knife menacingly — a nod to the film’s suspense. A silhouette of director Alfred Hitchcock appears at lower left, a signature element of his promotional materials. Supporting cast credits list Lila Kedrova, Hansjoerg Felmy, Tamara Toumanova, Ludwig Donath, and David Opatoshu. Music is credited to John Addison, screenplay to Brian Moore, and direction to Alfred Hitchcock. Printed in Technicolor by Imprimerie J. Lichtert & Fils, Bruxelles. This horizontal Belgian format (‘affiche belge’) is a sought-after format among Hitchcock collectors, offering vivid illustrated artwork typical of European cinema poster design of the mid-1960s. A strong collectible for fans of Hitchcock, classic Hollywood, or vintage European film ephemera.
A central vertical fold is clearly visible running the full height of the poster, consistent with original mailing/storage fold. The poster appears generally clean with no obvious tears, foxing, or tape residue visible in the provided images. Minor handling wear may be present along fold line. Second image shows the poster is unframed and unrestored.
