"Harakiri" (Seppuku - 切腹), Original Release Movie Poster 1962, Ultra Rare, SIGNED, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) E207
Ultra-Rare Signed Original Japanese B2 Poster for "Harakiri (切腹)" (1962)
Size: B2 (51 x 73 cm)
This is an original, first-release Japanese B2 poster for Masaki Kobayashi’s legendary 1962 film Harakiri (切腹) – a pinnacle of Japanese cinema. Any original promotional material from this film is notoriously rare, but this particular piece stands out as possibly the rarest of them all.
What truly elevates this poster into a collector’s treasure is the authentic signature of Tatsuya Nakadai, the film's star, whose powerful portrayal of Hanshirō Tsugumo remains one of the most revered performances in film history. A signed example is virtually unheard of and is believed to be one-of-a-kind.
Key Features:
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Original 1962 release – not a reprint or reproduction.
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Signed by Tatsuya Nakadai, lead actor and icon of post-war Japanese cinema.
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Excellent condition for its age, with only minor signs of handling and storage (see photos for details).
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Features dramatic period design and bold typography that reflect the intensity of the film.
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Printed by Shochiku, the film’s original distributor.
About the Film:
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi, Harakiri is a masterwork of jidaigeki (period drama) cinema. Set during the Tokugawa shogunate between 1619 and 1630, it follows the gripping tale of a rōnin, Hanshirō Tsugumo, who requests to commit seppuku in a feudal lord’s estate. What unfolds is a scathing critique of samurai honor and societal hypocrisy. It remains one of the most critically acclaimed Japanese films ever made, praised for its cinematography, structure, and philosophical depth.
This poster is not only a rare promotional artifact but a symbol of cinematic history – signed, preserved, and irreplaceable.
It is over 63 years old!
This poster is in excellent condition for its age. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
E207
