"Tokyo Story" (Tôkyô Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (20.25" X 28.25")
"Tokyo Story" (Tôkyô Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (20.25" X 28.25")
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"Tokyo Story" (Tôkyô Monogatari), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ultra Rare, Linen-Backed, B2 Size (20.25" X 28.25")

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This is an original ultra rare Japanese poster printed in 1953 for the first release of Tokyo Story (Tôkyô Monogatari) directed by the legendary Yasujiro Ozu. This poster has been conservation linen-backed and is in a mint condition. 

Yasujiro Ozu is one of Japan`s most celebrated and prolific directors and directed 44 films over a very long career. Tokyo Story is widely regarded as Ozu's masterpiece and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made. In 2012, it was voted the best film of all time in a poll of film directors by Sight & Sound magazine.

This Japanese drama film was directed by Yasujiro Ozu, and is about an aging husband and wife who make the trip to Tokyo to visit their grown children. Unexpectedly, they are met with the harsh reality that their sons and daughters are not willing to make time for them. Fortunately, the couple is met with warmth by their widowed daughter-in-law. Beautifully presented, this story is familiar the world over, and Ozu's treatment of the subject brought well deserved acclaim, some even calling Tokyo Story his masterpiece. (Source: HA)

This country-of-origin Japanese poster is extremely rare, we are very proud to have this for the first time.

The poster is known for its fantastic design with beautifully drawn portraits of the cast. It is one of the ultimate posters for fans and collectors or Japanese film and does not come up for sale often, do not miss out on this opportunity.

We sent this poster from Tokyo all the way to California to our linen-backers and they have done an best-in-class job.  It is conservation linen-backed it to ensure it will survive for future generations.

It is 68 years old!

Size (cm) 72.5x51

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.