“Paper Moon” (ペーパー・ムーン), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1974, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA742

This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the theatrical release of Paper Moon (1973/74 Japan release), Peter Bogdanovich’s beloved Depression-era road movie starring Ryan O’Neal and the unforgettable Tatum O’Neal, who won the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actress—still one of the most iconic child performances in film history. Shot in luminous black-and-white and balancing bittersweet comedy with hard-luck tenderness, Paper Moon has become a modern classic: a con-man-and-kid partnership that’s equal parts hustle, heartbreak, and unexpected affection.

Poster design

A truly superb, design-forward Japanese one-sheet built around a giant crescent moon graphic—clean, playful, and instantly memorable. Ryan and Tatum sit perched on the moon’s curve like storybook characters, with the English title “PAPER MOON” tucked neatly into the negative space. The Japanese title 「ペーパー・ムーン」 appears in bold, candy-pink typography across the lower half, while a small vignette at the bottom shows the pair on an endless road—perfectly capturing the film’s roaming, Depression-era atmosphere. The Japanese copy at left reads like a gentle invitation to trust and love again—an unusually poetic campaign line that matches the film’s warm melancholy. Extremely frame-friendly and one of the most attractive Japanese designs for any 1970s American classic.

Condition

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

It is over 51 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.