“Torn Curtain” (引き裂かれたカーテン), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1966, Alfred Hitchcock, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) O592
This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the Cold‑War espionage thriller Torn Curtain, released in Japan with the striking literal title 「引き裂かれたカーテン」 (“Torn Curtain”). It’s a quintessential mid‑60s studio suspense piece—big stars, international intrigue, and a tense, grown‑up spy tone that sits right in the classic era of cinematic “defection” thrillers.
What makes this one especially collectible is how boldly it leans into graphic impact rather than just a standard photo montage—an excellent example of Japanese poster design elevating a mainstream title into something sharper and more modern.
Poster design
A beautiful hybrid of styles: aggressive brush‑stroke Japanese title lettering in blue and red, a stark hand‑and‑blade illustration with dripping ink, and a dramatic “torn paper” reveal effect along the right side. The result reads like a pop‑graphic suspense poster first, movie advertising second—clean, punchy, and very displayable.
Condition
Excellent overall. Please review the photos as they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 59 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
