Stephan Elliot [written and directed by]

The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert [Signed Poster]

Sydney: Gramercy Pictures, 1994. Softcover. Large 27" x 40" one sheet, double sided four color poster for the landmark 1994 film 'The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert' signed and inscribed by lead [and late] actor Terence Stamp. The 1994 Australian road comedy film was written and directed by Stephan Elliott. The plot follows two drag queens [played by Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce] and a transgender woman [Terence Stamp] as they journey across the Australian Outback on a tour bus named Priscilla, along the way encountering various groups and individuals. The film was based upon the lives of three actual drag queensÑCindy Pastel, Strykermyer and Lady BumpÑwho were to play themselves but were later replaced with what the studio considered 'bankable' actors. The film premiered at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. Upon its wide release, it became a surprise worldwide hit and its positive portrayal of LGBT individuals helped to introduce queer themes to a mainstream audience. It received predominantly positive reviews and won Best Costume Design at the 67th Academy Awards. The film is one of only three films set in contemporary times to win the award for Best Costume Design. It became a cult classic both in Australia and abroad. The film provided the basis for a musical, 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' which opened in 2006 in Sydney. Very Good with some fading to the lower left side. Item #902202508

Price: $250.00