“Rider on the Rain” (雨の訪問者), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O763

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1970 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Rider on the Rain (雨の訪問者 / Le Passager de la Pluie), a France / Italy mystery-thriller directed by René Clément, starring Charles Bronson and Marlène Jobert.

Film background
Released in 1970, Rider on the Rain is a stylish, twist-laden thriller that blends psychological suspense with cool European atmosphere. After a traumatic attack, a young woman becomes entangled in a tense cat-and-mouse game involving a mysterious American (Bronson) and a chain of secrets that refuse to stay buried. The film is remembered for its moody pacing, striking modernist visuals, and the unexpected pairing of Bronson’s hard-edged charisma with Jobert’s vulnerable, enigmatic lead performance.

Poster design
A superb example of Japanese B2 sophistication—graphic, minimal, and emotionally charged. A lone figure walks a pale, winding road through falling rain, carrying a vivid red bag that becomes the poster’s key accent. The title 「雨の訪問者」 is rendered in aggressive, brush-stroke yellow typography across a deep blue-grey field, while a large, ghosted profile silhouette adds a sense of looming psychological pressure. Below, a window-framed still of Marlène Jobert—finger to lips—suggests secrecy and threat, reinforced by vertical Japanese copy promising “sharp suspense.” Elegant, modern, and exceptionally displayable.

Condition
Excellent (close to near mint). Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 55 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.