An iconic photographic poster featuring Steve McQueen in one of the most celebrated scenes from the 1963 classic The Great Escape. Captured astride the motorcycle near the Swiss border crossing, the image has become synonymous with McQueen’s enduring screen persona — effortlessly cool, rebellious, and unmistakably cinematic.
Printed in dramatic black and white, the composition highlights the stark realism and tension of the film while showcasing the minimalist graphic style associated with vintage movie photography. The border signage and motorcycle imagery evoke the atmosphere of post-war Europe and one of cinema’s most memorable escape sequences.
Originally released by United Artists, the poster remains a highly decorative piece for collectors of classic film memorabilia, mid-century photography, and automotive or motorcycle culture. Presented framed, it brings a timeless Hollywood presence to both contemporary and vintage-inspired interiors.
Details
Vintage film poster
The Great Escape, 1963
Featuring Steve McQueen
Black and white photographic print
United Artists release
Framed in glass
86.5cm x 61.5cm
A classic piece of cinematic history celebrating one of the most iconic images in twentieth-century film.
An iconic photographic poster featuring Steve McQueen in one of the most celebrated scenes from the 1963 classic The Great Escape. Captured astride the motorcycle near the Swiss border crossing, the image has become synonymous with McQueen’s enduring screen persona — effortlessly cool, rebellious, and unmistakably cinematic.
Printed in dramatic black and white, the composition highlights the stark realism and tension of the film while showcasing the minimalist graphic style associated with vintage movie photography. The border signage and motorcycle imagery evoke the atmosphere of post-war Europe and one of cinema’s most memorable escape sequences.
Originally released by United Artists, the poster remains a highly decorative piece for collectors of classic film memorabilia, mid-century photography, and automotive or motorcycle culture. Presented framed, it brings a timeless Hollywood presence to both contemporary and vintage-inspired interiors.
Details
Vintage film poster
The Great Escape, 1963
Featuring Steve McQueen
Black and white photographic print
United Artists release
Framed in glass
86.5cm x 61.5cm
A classic piece of cinematic history celebrating one of the most iconic images in twentieth-century film.
