“The Graduate” (卒業), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1967, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA741

This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the theatrical release of The Graduate (1967), Mike Nichols’ era-defining American classic starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, with Katharine Ross. A landmark of New Hollywood, the film captured the alienation and restless desire of the late 1960s with razor-sharp humour and an unforgettable sense of romantic panic—powered by Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic soundtrack. Over time it has only grown in stature, widely regarded as one of the most influential films of its generation.

Poster design

A beautifully composed, emotionally charged Japanese campaign design built around a soft-focus close-up of Anne Bancroft with a single tear—intimate, seductive, and melancholy—set against a shimmering bokeh background. The large calligraphic Japanese title 「卒業」 anchors the centre in elegant teal brush strokes, giving the sheet real gallery presence. Below, the iconic final image—Ben and Elaine kissing with the Bay Bridge behind them—cements the film’s romantic mythos, while Japanese copy highlights the film’s major awards and prestige (including Academy Award recognition and Golden Globe wins). The overall design is refined, minimal, and extremely frame-friendly, and a superb Japanese presentation of one of cinema’s defining modern romances.

Condition

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

It is over 58 years old!

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