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Original 1977 movie poster for 'Saturday Night Fever' starring John Travolta, PG-rated re-release version

Original 1977 movie poster for 'Saturday Night Fever' starring John Travolta, PG-rated re-release version

Selling Price

$100

History

This poster is from the re-release of Saturday Night Fever, which was originally rated R in 1977 but was re-edited and re-rated PG to reach a wider audience, particularly younger fans of disco and the Bee Gees soundtrack. The PG-rated version was released in 1979 to capitalize on the film's massive cultural impact and the disco phenomenon that swept America. Movie posters from the late 1970s represent a golden age of film marketing, when one-sheet posters were the primary promotional tool for theaters and became collectible items for cinema enthusiasts. These posters were printed in limited quantities for theatrical distribution and were often discarded after the film's run, making surviving examples increasingly scarce. This particular variant appeals to collectors of vintage movie memorabilia, disco-era cultural artifacts, and John Travolta fans. The poster's humorous text explaining the PG rating makes it a unique conversation piece that captures a specific moment in film history when studios were experimenting with re-releases to maximize profits. Collectors of 1970s pop culture, dance film memorabilia, and theatrical posters value these items for their nostalgic appeal and historical significance in documenting the disco era's mainstream acceptance.

Origin

United States

Maker

Paramount Pictures

Time period

circa 1979