“Rocky II” (ロッキー2), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1979, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) K272A

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1979 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Rocky II (ロッキー2), a United States boxing drama directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone, with Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.

Film background
Released in 1979, Rocky II continues the story after the first film’s life-changing title bout—following Rocky Balboa as he struggles with health, pride, marriage, and identity while being pulled back toward a rematch with Apollo Creed. The sequel deepens the series’ emotional core—family, sacrifice, and stubborn resilience—while delivering one of the most satisfying training-to-comeback arcs in modern sports cinema.

Poster design
A classic, clean Japanese campaign design that foregrounds character over spectacle. The huge blue ROCKY II masthead crowns the sheet, while the main image captures Rocky mid-training in the gym—gloved hands up, eyes fixed on the speed bag—conveying focus and determination. Below, a small inset still of Rocky and Adrian’s wedding adds the romantic/emotional thread that defines the sequel, before the bold red Japanese title 「ロッキー2」 anchors the bottom in confident, minimalist typography. Simple, iconic, and extremely displayable.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 46 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.