This ultra-rare billboard film poster for Red Beard (1965), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a striking and visually captivating piece of cinema history. This poster is for the films first re-release in 1969! Featuring the iconic imagery and bold design typical of vintage Japanese film posters, it captures the essence of the film's powerful narrative. The poster prominently displays the formidable and wise character of Dr. Kyojō Niide, known as "Red Beard," played by Toshiro Mifune. His stern yet compassionate face looms large in the composition, conveying both strength and vulnerability. The rich color palette, with deep reds, blacks, and earthy tones, reflects the film's dramatic and poignant themes of human suffering and redemption.
The artwork is meticulously detailed, with very bold typography in Japanese, making it a rare and highly collectible artifact for cinephiles and Kurosawa enthusiasts. With its extremely limited run and remarkable cultural significance, this poster stands as a testament to the legacy of one of Japan's most revered filmmakers, and is an exceptional piece for any serious film poster collector or admirer of classic cinema.
This is sure to be an amazing addition to any museum, man cave, home cinema, or office! For now, we will be displaying this in our offices and we are honored to be its custodian for the time being.
This poster is in very good condition for its age, folded as originally distributed to the movie theatres. If this poster is framed / backed the fold lined can be flattened out so they are almost unnoticeable.
Please view the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 56 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.