The Terminator (Original advance press book for the 1984 film)

Los Angeles: Orion Pictures, 1984. Near Fine. Rare pre-release press kit. Black folder, contents consist of eight b/w photos by Joyce Rudolph from the film, staple bound booklets printed on rectos only: cast and crew list (11 pp.), "Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes Through Many Changes for His Role in 'The Terminator'" (2 pp.), "Many Exciting Locations Used During the Filming of 'The Terminator'" (2 pp.), "Biography of Arnold Schwarzenegger" (3 pp.), "'The Terminator' Production Information" (6 pp.), "Biography of Michael Biehn" (2 pp.), "Biography of Linda Hamilton" (2 pp.), "Biography of James Cameron" (2 pp.), "Biography of Gale Anne Hurd" (2 pp.), "Biography (truncated) of Stan Winston" (2 pp.), two single sheets for Boston-area ad agency Allied Advertising Agency with request for reviews and opening locations in area. Folder inner flaps creased as is typical, folder slightly creased along edges, contents generally in nice shape with light wear, photos all in excellent shape. An advance press kit for the first film in the Terminator series, which defied low expectations and grossed $78 million on a budget of only $6.4 million. (Inventory #: 140941549)