This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1972 for the first release of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (子連れ狼 親の心子の心, Kozure Ōkami: Oya no kokoro ko no kokoro, literally "Wolf with Child in Tow: The Heart of a Parent, the Heart of a Child") is the fourth in a series of six Japanese martial arts films based on the long-running Lone Wolf and Cub manga series about Ogami Ittō, a wandering assassin for hire who is accompanied by his young son, Daigoro.
(Source: Wikipedia)
These movies were infamous for their incredibly brutal and bloody swordplay sequences, but equally impressive IMHO was the leading actor- Tomisaburo Wakayama a.k.a. "Lone Wolf" was surely the greatest martial arts star ever. The command and authority with which he wielded a sword (and other weapons) was just phenomenal. The blade truly was an extension of himself, and his use of it was the definition of lethal, with none of the unnecessary/show-off flourishes so desperately thrown about by today's wannabes. He had incredible presence and charisma- easily on a par with the likes of say Eastwood or Bronson- with eyes that reflected pure death, and the desolation in his soul. There were moments in the "Babycart" series where you'd swear he was the personification of his namesake, the Wolf. You never doubted for one second that he WAS shogun executioner, masterless samurai, assassin for hire. One look at him in action, and you could readily understand why his enemies trembled at the mention of his name, and ran from him in sheer terror. Alas, Lone Wolf is one with void now, but his legend will live on forever in these films.
Forget Toshiro Mifune. Forget Takakura Ken. Forget Sonny Chiba. Forget Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, and any of those wire-reliant ballet dancers from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. And CERTAINLY forget any American martial artists that you could care to name. Tomisaburo Wakayama was, is, and forever shall be, THE MAN!
(Source: IMBD)
This poster is in very good condition and was used in the cinema. It was folded but subsequently laid flat for many years. The colors are very vibrant. This poster will display fantastically once framed. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is 49 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.