“Rocky” (ロッキー), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1976, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) K14A

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1976 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Rocky (ロッキー), a United States sports drama directed by John G. Avildsen, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, with Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.

Film background
Released in 1976, Rocky is one of the great underdog films—an intimate, working-class Philadelphia story that builds from small routines and quiet romance into a once-in-a-lifetime title shot. The film became a phenomenon, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture and turning Stallone into an international star, while its training arc and final bout helped define the modern sports-movie template.

Poster design
A masterclass in minimalist Japanese design: a huge, warm ochre ROCKY masthead fills the top, while the central image is reduced to a simple silhouette—Rocky and Adrian walking hand-in-hand, Rocky in boxing boots, their long shadow stretching into the white field. Along the right margin, the vertical copy highlights the film’s Oscar recognition, reinforcing prestige rather than action. The bold blue 「ロッキー」 title anchors the base with clean, modern typography. Elegant, emotional, and extraordinarily displayable—one of the most refined Japanese Rocky campaign sheets.

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

It is over 49 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.