Images(2)

Poster, Film

Object number2019.9.3

Date1995

OriginUnited States of America

MediumPaper; Ink; Metal

Credit LineGift of Lisa DiGioia-Nutini

DescriptionBlack film poster featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Front of poster has a black background with images on the left and right sides and text across the top, middle, and bottom. Proper right side of the poster has a close-up of a man; head is turned to viewer's left, showing right side of face with eyes looking up and to the man's right. Man has short hair with some pieces hanging down in front of forehead. Bottom of photo shows a blue collar. Right side of the poster has an image of Civic Arena with a helicopter exploding above it. Proper left, bottom corner has a Universal Home Video logo over an image of Earth. Text across the top, middle, and bottom provide information about the movie and production. Two metal eyelets in the top right and left corners. Back of poster is white with blue, handwritten text in the bottom, proper left corner.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 59.75 x 24 x 0.188 in. (151.8 x 61 x 0.5 cm)
InscriptionsWhite text with red shadowing across the top: "VAN DAMME".

White and red text in the middle of poster: "SUDDEN DEATH / TERROR GOES INTO OVERTIME".

White text across the bottom: "UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS [...] A PETER HYAMS FILM JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME "SUDDEN DEATH" / [production information] \ NOT FOR SALE. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. PRINTED IN THE USA."

Blue, handwritten text on the back of poster: "SUDDEN DEATH".
Historical NotesJean-Pierre Nutini was a rigging gaffer, best boy, and actor who worked on nearly every major motion picture filmed in Pittsburgh from the early 1990s until his death in 2013. Along with his work in the film industry, Nutini also worked on concerts, stage performances, and political rallies, and was active in SAG-AFTRA Local 3, a stagehands union. He was also a charter member of IATSE local 489, known as “Iron City Grips." The film poster is from the crew screening of "Sudden Death" and part of larger collection of film and set memorabilia from Jean-Pierre Nutini.

Related institution Universal Pictures Company

Related person Jean-Clade Van Damme

Related person Peter Hyams

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