Original Finnish theatrical movie poster for Gung Ho! (1943), directed by Ray Enright and released in Finland under the title Taistelu viidakossa ("Battle in the Jungle"). Starring Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Rod Cameron, Alan Curtis, and Noah Beery Jr. 

A World War II combat film based on the true story of Carlson’s Raiders and their daring U.S. Marine Corps raid on Makin Island in 1942. The film combines semi-documentary realism with action-driven storytelling and was promoted at the time as an authentic depiction of modern jungle warfare. 

The Finnish poster artwork by Toimi Kiviharju is visually striking, featuring bold diagonal composition, dramatic palm silhouettes, and dynamic battle imagery in a vivid red–blue color palette. The strong graphic contrasts and energetic layout give the poster excellent wall presence and make it one of the more attractive Nordic designs for a WWII combat title of this era. 

Finnish theatrical posters from the late 1940s and early 1950s were produced in relatively small print runs compared to their American counterparts. As a result, surviving examples are increasingly difficult to find today, particularly for internationally known war films with strong visual artwork. 

This is an authentic vintage first printing for the Finnish theatrical release on July 21, 1950 — not a reproduction or reprint. 

Finnish posters were printed in very small quantities, making surviving examples scarce, especially for classic World War II action films. 

European shipping rates are lower than the default U.S. rate shown on eBay.com. 


DETAILS 

• Country of release: Finland 
• Format: 41.2 × 59.6 cm (approx. 16.2 × 23.5 inches) 

• Original title: 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders (1943) 

• Director: Ray Enright 

• Cast: Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Rod Cameron, Alan Curtis, Noah Beery Jr.  

• Poster artist: Toimi Kiviharju 

• Distributor: Oy Filmiseppo 

• Printing: First Finnish theatrical release, 1950   

• Condition: Fine (FN) - see detailed notes below   



Water Damage Disclosure (General Notice) 

This poster has experienced past water exposure, which has resulted in visible staining, waviness, and surface irregularities, most notably on the reverse. 

The poster is fully dry, stable, and safe to handle. There is no active moisture, mold, or odor present. Despite visible signs of age and water exposure, the poster remains structurally sound and displays well, particularly when framed. 

All condition-related details are reflected in the price and are clearly visible in the photographs. Please review all images carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. 

 

CONDITION NOTES 

Condition: Fine (FN). 

No pinholes. Two horizontal fold lines consistent with original distribution. General edge wear is present, most notably along the lower left edge, where two small tears (approx. 0.5 cm each) are visible. Minor corner creasing is present. 

The reverse shows staining from past water damage, which causes some waviness; these marks are only faintly visible on the front and do not significantly detract from the overall appearance. Colors remain strong, and the poster retains very good visual impact. 

All photos show the actual poster offered for sale.  

(Any framed or interior images shown are digital mockups for display purposes only. The sale is for the poster only.) 

 

 

COLLECTOR APPEAL 

A scarce Finnish first-release poster for a classic World War II combat film, featuring early-career Robert Mitchum alongside Randolph Scott. The bold, graphic artwork by Toimi Kiviharju and the vivid color scheme make this an especially attractive example of Finnish war-film poster design. 

Highly appealing to collectors of WWII cinema, U.S. Marine Corps history, Robert Mitchum, and Nordic film posters, with strong display potential despite condition-related flaws. 


SHIPPING & TERMS 

 

• EU SHIPPING DISCOUNT  

To keep listings simple, a flat worldwide shipping rate is used.  

Buyers within Europe will receive a partial refund on shipping after purchase  

(typically around 50%), reflecting the lower actual shipping cost within Europe.  

If you are located in Europe and have any questions, feel free to contact me before purchase. 

 

• Multiple posters ship safely in one sturdy tube – combined shipping offers significant savings.   

• All orders are dispatched from Finland with tracked international shipping worldwide. 
• Posters are shipped rolled in a sturdy poster tube and stored flat prior to shipping. 
• Buyer is responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or fees. 
• International delivery times may vary depending on destination and customs processing. 

(Domestic shipping option is a system requirement only.) 

Returns: 
Private sale – no returns accepted. If there is an issue due to an error in the listing or damage during shipping, please contact me before opening a case. 

 

Condition disclaimer:   
This is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction. Due to age, minor wear such as edge wear, creases, pin holes, or color fading may be present. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

 

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