“Female Prisoner Scorpion 701: Grudge Song” (女囚さそり 701号怨み節), Original Japanese Release Speed Poster 1973, Speed Size (26 × 73 cm) E139

This is an original Japanese Speed poster printed in 1973 for the release of Female Prisoner Scorpion 701: Grudge Song (女囚さそり 701号怨み節), the fourth film in Toei’s legendary Female Prisoner Scorpion / Joshū Sasori series. Starring the incomparable Meiko Kaji and directed by Yasuharu Hasebe (長谷部安春), this entry continues the franchise’s ferocious blend of stylised exploitation, revenge mythology, and graphic modernist design—one of the most iconic cult cycles of 1970s Japanese cinema.

This poster is in excellent / close to near mint condition and we have taken this into account when pricing. We have the same poster in varying conditions, priced accordingly.

Design
A superb, ultra-graphic vertical composition designed perfectly for the Speed format: Kaji’s Scorpion stands front-facing in a long black coat, shotgun in hand, haloed by an intense orange glow that cuts her silhouette from the dark ground. At her side, a prowling black panther advances from the shadows—an unforgettable emblem of menace and inevitability. The bold, angular title typography 「女囚さそり」 runs vertically in electric blue, with 「701号怨み節」 in vivid orange-red—creating a striking two-colour typographic punch that feels both pop and brutal. A phenomenal piece of Toei-era graphic design, and a rare survivor in this elongated cinema display format.

Condition
Excellent (close to near mint). Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This poster is an original Japanese theatrical Speed from the 1973 release campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 52 years old!

Certificate of Authenticity included.