Raise the Titanic Orson Welles This first release film poster

This first release film poster from Paramount Pictures in 1969

Printed in England by Stafford & Co of Nottingham and London

March 21st 1997 rolled double-sided cinema release quad for Star Wars Special Edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film

Re-release poster from the 70's

Raise the Titanic Orson Welles This first release film posterHaving cost Lew Grade a fortune to make this film it performed badly at the box office. Lew Grade was heard to remark "It would have been cheaper to lower the Atlantic." Sir Lew Grade was a great chap who never had written contracts with any of his stars including Roger Moore his word was his bond.