“The Crying Game” (クライング・ゲーム), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1992, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA34

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1992 for the first Japanese release of The Crying Game (クライング・ゲーム), written and directed by Neil Jordan. A defining early-1990s political thriller and psychological drama, it stars Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker, Adrian Dunbar, and Jaye Davidson—a film celebrated for its tension, emotional complexity, and culture-shifting impact.

Film background
Set in the shadow of the Northern Ireland conflict, the story begins with a kidnapping by the IRA and slowly transforms into something far more intimate and psychologically charged—moving from political violence into identity, desire, secrecy, and betrayal. The film became an international sensation, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and remains one of the most influential and discussed films of its era.

Poster design
A striking, design-forward Japanese B2 built around a bold field of hot orange and deep shadow. The central figure in a glittering dress is caught mid-turn—part glamour, part threat—while a stark monochrome profile portrait at lower left intensifies the film’s mood of obsession and secrecy. The vertical Japanese copyline at right (“Love decides the next move. But the key is secret.”) perfectly matches the film’s suspenseful tone, while the huge white title クライング・ゲーム anchors the bottom with clean impact. Minimal, modern, and incredibly displayable—one of the strongest Japanese campaign designs for a 1990s thriller.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 33 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.