“The Street Fighter” (激突！殺人拳), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1974, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O673
This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the theatrical release of The Street Fighter (激突！殺人拳, 1974), the landmark martial-arts action film starring Sonny Chiba that helped ignite the global 1970s karate boom. Brutal, kinetic, and unapologetically hard-edged, the film cemented Chiba as an international action icon and laid key groundwork for the “karate/crime” crossover style that would influence later Hong Kong and Western action cinema. A true cornerstone title for collectors of Japanese exploitation, Showa-era action, and Sonny Chiba material.
Poster design
A ferocious, high-impact Japanese design that perfectly sells the film’s aggression. The composition is dominated by a huge close-up face rendered in gritty stipple texture, while the explosive red title 「激突！殺人拳」 slashes across the centre like a wound. Below, a full-colour action still captures Chiba mid-strike—pure physical power—set against a fiery backdrop, with smaller inset stills adding tension and narrative punch. The overall layout balances graphic abstraction and raw action photography, making this extremely frame-friendly and one of the most iconic Japanese posters of the 1970s martial-arts era.
Condition
Condition
Very Good / Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
Light handling wear consistent with age.
It is over 51 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.
