An extremely rare original contact sheet from the James Bond movie “Thunderball”. Used for selecting press stills by production staff, this contact sheet is printed on photographic paper and features contact prints made directly from original negatives. To enhance your viewing experience, we've enlarged several incredible shots from this contact sheet.

Twelve (12) individual contacts are displayed on this beautiful sheet, capturing behind-the-scenes shots during the filming of beach sequences in Nassau, with Sean Connery (James Bond) and Claudine Auger (Domino) prominently featured.

"Thunderball," directed by Terence Young, was released in 1965 and features Sean Connery as James Bond. In this installment, Bond investigates the theft of two nuclear warheads, leading him to the villainous organization SPECTRE, headed by Ernst Stavro Blofeld, portrayed by Anthony Dawson. Cultural significance lies in its status as one of the most financially successful Bond films of its time and its influence on subsequent action cinema. Interesting facts include the film's underwater sequences, which were groundbreaking at the time, and its use of innovative gadgets, such as the jetpack used by Bond. The film had a budget of approximately $9 million and grossed over $141 million worldwide. "Thunderball" won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and received critical acclaim for its thrilling action sequences and memorable theme song.

Additional Condition Information:

The condition of each still and contact sheet in the collection is generally excellent. If there are any noticeable defects, such as stains, rips, tears, creases, or pinholes, we have both photographed and noted those in the condition section above. The stills and contact sheets have been kept in a binder, each with its own plastic sleeve, stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free room without exposure to UV sunlight, dust, moisture, humidity, or pets.

While we have scanned each still or contact sheet in high-res 1200 DPI for presentation purposes, the item you will receive is far sharper and more vibrant than viewed with web resolution.

Shipping Information:

Unless otherwise stated, all orders are shipped by UPS within 7-14 working days after receipt of payment. Arrival times can vary depending on your location and distance from the USA.

To ensure your purchase arrives in pristine condition, each still or contact sheet is carefully packaged in a sturdy, water-resistant envelope between two acid-and lignin-free boards that provide further reinforcement before being placed into a moisture-proof, acid-free mailer bag. All packages are labeled front and back: "PHOTOS - PLEASE DO NOT BEND.” or translated into your country’s primary language.

Shipping costs include postage with up to $300 of insurance, tracking number(s), shipping label, moisture-proof plastic bag, acid-free cardboard stiffeners & custom corrugated 9 x 12 deluxe shipping envelope. To purchase additional insurance, please select the amount during checkout at $1.50 per each $100 of coverage.

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