Super Rare Clint Eastwood poster from Paper

The image shows a 28x24 inch newspaper advertisement for the 1985 film "Pale Rider," starring Clint Eastwood. The poster features a close-up of Eastwood as the "Preacher," the film's enigmatic protagonist, set against a warm, sepia-toned background. The title "CLINT EASTWOOD • PALE RIDER" is printed at the bottom in bold, sans-serif font.
"Pale Rider," directed by and starring Eastwood, is a Western film that draws inspiration from the classic 1953 film "Shane". The movie follows a mysterious preacher who arrives in a small mining town and helps the residents defend themselves against a ruthless landowner. The film was a critical and commercial success, further solidifying Eastwood's status as a major figure in the Western genre. [1, 2]
Newspaper advertisements, like the one shown, were a common way to promote films before the advent of the internet and social media. These ads would typically include key art from the movie, the title, release date, and sometimes a brief synopsis.