George Clooney Backs Off From Matt Damon in ‘The Monuments Men’ Poster (Photo)

Damon is front-and-center in this image promoting the December release

George Clooney produced, co-wrote, directed and stars in "The Monuments Men," so give the guy credit — he knows when to take a step back.

A new poster for the drama about an Allied task force hunting stolen art from Nazi Germany has co-star Matt Damon in the spotlight, with Clooney sharing an equal flanking spot opposite Bill Murray (not bad company, really).

See video: George Clooney, Matt Damon Save History in First 'Monuments Men' Trailer

So now we know that Damon is the central character in this ensemble. But the question remains: is it an awards vehicle?

There's been chatter that Sony wasn't mounting a campaign — the studio denies that — but just the presence of John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Clooney, Damon and Murray means some kind of hardware has to come out of this … right?

Also read: Sony Denies Report That George Clooney's 'Monuments Men' Won't Get Oscar Push (Exclusive)

The co-production between Columbia Pictures and 20th Century Fox is scheduled for a December 18 release.

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