This is an original Japanese FRAMED pamphlet-poster from the first release of Forbidden Planet in 1956.
The artwork for the poster is set in a cream-colored mount and dark brown frame, complementing its design fantastically. The poster is extremely rare and in demand by collectors of classic Science Fiction.
This size of poster can be displayed anywhere, it is ideal for an office desk, or at home. This poster comes framed and will make a beautiful gift for family, friend or.... yourself!
A rare and beautifully preserved Japanese B5-sized poster pamphlet for MGM’s groundbreaking sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet (禁断の惑星). This original theatrical program features vibrant retro artwork of Commander Adams (Leslie Nielsen) protectively holding Altaira (Anne Francis) under a starlit sky, ray gun in hand and flying saucer overhead — the perfect blend of pulp adventure and mid-century optimism.
Released in 1956, Forbidden Planet was a genre-defining film that introduced audiences to Robby the Robot, stunning electronic music, and a story inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. With its dazzling color visuals and serious sci-fi themes, it paved the way for films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Trek.
This pamphlet would have been sold at screenings in Japan’s Takazuka Theatres (Ueno & Yokohama), offering Japanese moviegoers a collectible slice of Hollywood’s golden age of science fiction. A brilliant addition to any sci-fi, vintage film, or ephemera collection.
This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 69 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.