"Dirty Harry (ダーティハリー)", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1971, Warner Bros. / Toho-Towa First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) G209

This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1971 for the first theatrical release of Dirty Harry, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood in one of his most defining roles. First release Japanese posters for this landmark American crime thriller are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Please note: it was originally displayed at a tobacconist in the early 1970s, where the showing time and ticket price were taped to the poster. As a result, there are some light tape marks visible in the lower margin. This has been taken into account when pricing. Once framed, the poster will display excellently.

Film background
Dirty Harry introduced audiences to San Francisco police inspector Harry Callahan, a tough, unorthodox cop in relentless pursuit of the psychopathic sniper known as Scorpio. The film ignited controversy on release for its themes of vigilante justice and excessive police force, yet it became a massive box office success and cemented Clint Eastwood’s legacy as an icon of American cinema. Its impact on the crime and action genres has been profound, influencing decades of films and spawning four sequels.

Poster design
The Japanese first release poster features a bold triptych layout: on the left, Scorpio lines up his rifle from a rooftop; on the right, Eastwood as Harry Callahan takes aim with his .44 Magnum; and at the bottom, a violent car chase scene captures the urban chaos of San Francisco. The large, hand-brushed red Japanese title “ダーティハリー” dominates the lower field, with Eastwood’s name printed in both English and Japanese. The minimal yet striking design underscores the film’s raw, urban edge while showcasing Eastwood as its central figure.

This poster is in very good to excellent condition. 

It is over 54 years old.

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.