This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1993 to promote a John Cassavetes retrospective in Japan, featuring key works including Shadows, Faces, Love Streams, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and Opening Night. Early-’90s Japanese retrospective posters for American independent auteurs are highly collectible.
Film background
Actor-director John Cassavetes reshaped American independent cinema with raw, improvisation-driven dramas anchored by intimate, lived-in performances—often starring Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, and Seymour Cassel. His films examined love, obsession, and the messy contours of daily life with unprecedented realism and emotional intensity.
Poster design
A striking two-tone layout: a large halftone Sam Shaw photograph of a laughing Cassavetes dominates the upper field, while bold red/black typography shouts “JOHN CASSAVETES – THE CASSAVETES COLLECTION.” A lower strip of monochrome stills showcases the featured films, with Japanese titling and credits along the base—classic hallmarks of an authentic 1993 Japanese campaign sheet with superb wall presence.
This poster is in excellent condition (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale).
This poster is over 32 years old.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
