“Wedlock” / 「ウェドロック」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1991, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA940
This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1991 for Wedlock / 「ウェドロック」, the futuristic sci-fi action thriller directed by Lewis Teague and starring Rutger Hauer, Mimi Rogers, Joan Chen, James Remar, and Stephen Tobolowsky.
A bold early-1990s Japanese action poster, this design is especially striking for its large neon-tinted portrait of Rutger Hauer, the explosive collar motif, and its oversized metallic Japanese title treatment.
Film background
Set in a near-future prison system, Wedlock follows diamond thief Frank Warren, who is betrayed by his partners and sent to a high-security facility where inmates are fitted with electronic collars. Each collar contains an explosive charge and is linked to another prisoner’s unknown matching device; if the paired inmates move too far apart, both collars detonate.
The film combines prison-break suspense, science-fiction technology, and action-thriller pacing, with Rutger Hauer in one of his signature early-1990s genre roles. The cast also includes Mimi Rogers as the inmate tied to his escape attempt and Joan Chen in a key supporting role.
Poster design
The poster has a powerful, high-impact composition. The upper half is dominated by a huge stylised portrait of Rutger Hauer, rendered in intense red, blue, and yellow tones. Around his neck is the film’s central device: the futuristic explosive collar, complete with barcode detailing.
The lower section presents a montage of action imagery: prison-break scenes, police cars, helicopters, explosions, armed figures, and character cut-outs, giving the poster the feel of a fast-moving techno-thriller.
The bold vertical copy at right reads:
「装着後、脱出不可能 NO ESCAPE!!」
“Once equipped, escape is impossible. NO ESCAPE!!”
The white text at left promotes the premise:
「小型爆弾が埋め込まれた電子の首輪“ウェドロック”――脱出成功率0%に挑むR.ハウアー最新作!!」
“An electronic collar embedded with a miniature bomb: ‘Wedlock’ — Rutger Hauer’s latest work, challenging a 0% escape success rate.”
At the bottom, the large silver-metallic Japanese title 「ウェドロック」 gives the poster its strongest graphic anchor, with the smaller English WEDLOCK logo appearing at lower left.
Condition
Excellent condition. A highly attractive example, with strong colour, vivid artwork, crisp title typography, and excellent overall display impact.
Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.
This is an original 1991 Japanese theatrical poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
It is now over 30 years old.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
