A very rare 'Air America' (1990) Original 4pp A5 UK Cinema Promotional Leaflet from 1990. Mint Condition (see below).
• Mel Gibson • Robert Downey Jr. - AIR AMERICA
The Few. The Proud. The Totally Insane.
Anything. Anywhere. Anytime.
It is 1969 and the Vietnam War is still raging. Across the border in Laos, Air America, boasting some of the world's most skilled civilian pilots, plays a supporting role, airlifting food and supplies to villagers and local anti-communist forces.
True, some of these supplies end up in the hands of an unsavoury warlord and his private army - but who cares?
One of the pilots, Gene Ryack, a maverick veteran of more than one war, flies his missions from a secret air base. He is sticking around long enough to complete a personal gun-running deal that will let him retire in comfort with his Laotian family.
Back in the US, Billy Covington, a young, rebellious and highly skilled flier, has just lost his job and his licence.
However, he is offered a unique opportunity in Laos, that will give him back his licence and allow him to fly the way he has always yearned to.
When Billy arrives, Gene is assigned to take him on his orientation flight. It doesn't take much orientation for Billy to realise he has landed in a lot more than he bargained for.
During their covert operations, Billy discovers that Air America's boss and an infamous Lao drug lord are involved in an illicit narcotics trade. Gene warns Billy to curb his curiosity, but he ignores the advice.
A US senator, there on a fact-finding mission, is kept in the dark about the drug trading until Billy takes one step too far.
When the secret gets out, the two pilots become enmeshed in the most uncommon and dangerous adventure of their lives.
A full colour A5 leaflet featuring great Mel Gibson / Robert Downey Jr. image with explosion and plane artwork, logo and tag lines on the front cover. Centre spread with a 4 photo collage over exploding plane background and synopsis breakdown, plus back page with 4 photo collage and film credits to the foot.
Full colour throughout on semi-matt paper, 4pp A5 folded in total, a UK exclusive for cinema use only in 1990.
Owned from new in 1990 (from the original cinema trip) and has been carefully stored ever since so is in mint condition (see below) - very rare.
At the time of listing I can only see two more (used & tatty) of these original UK promotional 4pp cinema leaflets available for sale worldwide, which are commanding prices of up to £13.00 - grab yourself a very rare mint condition (see below) bargain.
Perfect for all Air America, Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Roger Spottiswoode or classic 1990s action / thriller / war film fans and collectors.
Will be sent in a cardboard-backed envelope with extra protection for a safe delivery (see below).
(NB: If you wish to purchase more than one press leaflet or promotional item from me at a time, please add them to your basket and request an invoice prior to paying for a combined shipping price - unfortunately I cannot combine shipping on multiple orders after purchase or on Global Shipping Programme orders due to eBay policies, thank you).
Guild / Carolco. Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna present a Daniel Melnick/Indieprod production. A Roger Spottiswoode Film. Copyright 1990 Carolco International N.V. All rights reserved.
(NB: Owned from new in 1990 [from original 1990 cinema trip] and has been carefully stored ever since, never personally displayed so is in mint condition - impossible to find!).
(Will be sent in a cardboard-backed envelope with extra protection by Royal Mail - or if necessary in equally comparable materials / by courier depending on the value of the promotional items(s)/magazine(s) and/or quantity ordered - for a safe delivery).
The approximate sizes (closed - 2pp - as shown) are:- Width 5.75" (14.7cm) x Height 8.2" (20.9cm).
The approximate sizes (open - 4pp - as shown) are:- Width 11.65" (29.6cm) x Height 8.2" (20.9cm).