Robert E. McGinnis

A British movie poster for the James Bond film Thunderball.

• Robert McGinnis (American, 1926-2025).
• United Artists.
• Linen backed.
• This work is presented unframed.

Thunderball (1965) sees Britain’s most famous secret agent on a high-stakes mission to recover stolen nuclear warheads, pitting him against the criminal organization SPECTRE in a race against catastrophe. Combining underwater action, exotic locations and the cool confidence of early Bond, the film became one of the franchise’s defining entries.

The artwork is by celebrated illustrator Robert McGinnis, whose distinctive style helped shape the visual identity of 1960s action and adventure cinema. Renowned for his elegant figure work, dynamic compositions and striking use of color, McGinnis became one of the definitive Bond poster artists. His contribution to Thunderball remains a standout example of his ability to blend sophistication with high-energy spectacle.