"24 Hour Party People" Japanese Movie Poster, Original Release 2002, B1 Size (71 × 103 cm)

This is an original Japanese poster printed in 2002 for the first theatrical release of 24 Hour Party People, directed by Michael Winterbottom.

24 Hour Party People is a British comedy-drama chronicling the rise and fall of Manchester’s music scene from 1976 to the early 1990s. Centering on Tony Wilson (played by Steve Coogan), a television presenter turned music impresario, the film follows the birth of Factory Records, the careers of Joy Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays, and the legendary Hacienda nightclub. With a mix of humor, archival footage, and a semi-documentary style, it vividly portrays the chaos, creativity, and cultural impact of the era.

Poster design
The Japanese B1 release poster uses a bold and graphic design that reflects the energy of Manchester’s underground music scene. A half-tone portrait of Steve Coogan as Tony Wilson dominates the image, overlaid with bright yellow hazard stripes and stark block lettering for the film’s title. The Japanese copy at the top reads, “Hear the sound that changes the world!” (世界が変わる音を聞け!). The overall composition captures the edgy DIY aesthetic of punk and rave culture while echoing the film’s irreverent tone.

It is over 23 years old!

This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster for sale.

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.