Lot # 114 - 'Captain Nemo' Movie Poster

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:55:00 PM
Current bid:

$14.00

Highest bidder:

DAF2673

Auction has ended

Description :

This vintage poster for Captain Nemo and the Underwater City is a dazzling example of retro sci-fi adventure, perfect for collectors who appreciate imaginative world-building and classic underwater escapism.


Poster Overview

  • Title: Captain Nemo and the Underwater City

  • Year: 1969

  • Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

  • Rating: Not explicitly listed; generally family-friendly

  • Format: Panavision, Metrocolor

 Film Details

  • Starring: Robert Ryan, Chuck Connors, Nanette Newman, Luciana Paluzzi

  • Directed by: James Hill

  • Produced by: Bertram Ostrer

  • Executive Producer: Steven Pallos

  • Screenplay: Pip & Jane Baker, R. Wright Campbell

 Design Features

  • Visual Composition:

    • A fantastical underwater city with golden domes and futuristic architecture.

    • Marine life including sharks and rays, plus divers and submarines swirling around the city.

    • Two central male figures—one in a white uniform, the other in a captain’s hat—suggesting leadership and conflict.

  • Tagline: “They tried to leave the golden city with the most valuable prize of all — their lives!”

  • Mood: Adventurous, mysterious, and visually rich, evoking Jules Verne’s legacy.


 Cultural & Collectible Value

This poster captures the spirit of late-1960s sci-fi optimism, blending Victorian adventure with futuristic design. As a spin on Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it offers a unique take on underwater utopia and moral dilemmas. The vivid artwork and ensemble cast make it a standout for fans of retro fantasy, submarine cinema, or Verne-inspired storytelling.


Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is DAF2673

Date Bid User
01-Jan-2026 8:51:30 PM $14.00 DAF2673
01-Jan-2026 8:51:30 PM $13.00 mischo
01-Jan-2026 8:50:57 PM $12.00 DAF2673
01-Jan-2026 10:28:40 AM $11.00 mischo
01-Jan-2026 8:59:49 AM $7.00 Ashlie
31-Dec-2025 7:08:30 AM $6.00 mischo
26-Dec-2025 4:39:35 PM $5.00 IceBerg

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