Why the price? When you have an original and nobody else has one, the price reflects the rarity and collectiblity of the item. Only a handful were made and no others seem to still be around that I have been able to find. There is only one original and the rest are cheap copies right. Architect Paul Thomas insinuates himself into the relationship of two bisexual women living in a St. Tropez villa with tragic consequences. All original box office posters will be folded; if it ain't folded it's not an original. 1968 (date printed) USA film festival release but I cannot find info anywhere to confirm that date. Yes it is that rare that it is difficult to even find information. Highly doubt that you can ever find another one anywhere. Because of the nature of this one it is going to be very pricey. This is an original paper poster printed in the USA. It will be up to you to have this original properly put onto backing to preserve it. Measures 27 inches by 41 inches. Stored for decades in a tube, wrapped in acid free paper so the colors are BRILLIANT. First come, first serve.