This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1974 for Chance and Violence (Le Hasard et la Violence), released in Japan as 潮騒 (しおさい). Directed by Philippe Labro, the film stars Katharine Ross and Yves Montand, and sits firmly in that moody, grown-up 1970s European space where romance, danger, and psychological tension collide.
Film background
A dark, emotionally charged French thriller / drama, the film revolves around a relationship strained by fate, fear, and eruptions of violence—the kind of “love under pressure” storytelling that defines much of 1970s continental cinema. The Japanese campaign leans heavily into this atmosphere, framing the story as a tragic, poetic romance haunted by threat and inevitability.
Poster design
A beautiful, Japan-unique B2 design built around one unforgettable image: Katharine Ross in an intimate close-up kiss with Yves Montand, set against a shoreline filled with sea birds and breaking waves. The large brush-style title 潮騒 (with furigana しおさい) is rendered in dramatic purple calligraphy, while the French title LE HASARD ET LA VIOLENCE appears beneath—an elegant international touch. The overall composition is minimalist and incredibly frame-friendly: sensual, melancholic, and distinctly 1970s in tone.
Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 51 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
