{"product_id":"backfire-黄金の男-original-japanese-movie-poster-1965-b2-size-51-73-cm-t110","title":"“Backfire” \/ 「黄金の男」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1965, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) T110","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e printed for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1965 first Japanese release of Backfire \/ Échappement libre \/ 「黄金の男」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Becker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Paul Belmondo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Seberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally produced in 1964, the film reached Japanese cinemas through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 May 1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Reuniting the celebrated stars of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it combines international intrigue, gold smuggling, sports cars, and romantic adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese poster captures this mixture through a colourful montage of Mediterranean locations, motoring action, and Belmondo’s unmistakable screen presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Ladislas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a professional smuggler whose charm and confidence help him move comfortably between respectable society and the criminal underworld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosing as a journalist, David accepts an assignment involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 kilograms of gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a sports car travelling towards Beirut. Accompanying him is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an attractive woman posing as a photographer whose loyalties are tied to the organisation behind the operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid’s interest in his companion soon becomes entangled with a more dangerous ambition: taking the valuable shipment for himself. His decision draws the pair into a succession of deceptions, pursuits, and confrontations across Europe and the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Becker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film was adapted from a novel by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClet Coroner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal cast includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Paul Belmondo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Seberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGert Fröbe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Pierre Marielle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrico Maria Salerno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenata Ewert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cinematography is by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdmond Séchan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the Japanese poster prominently credits music by jazz pianist and composer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartial Solal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelmondo and Seberg’s reunion gives the film particular appeal, placing their familiar chemistry within an international crime adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lively Japanese composition brings together a travel map, oversized star portrait, and numerous photographic scenes against a pale cream background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the upper section, a blue map connects locations around Europe and the Mediterranean, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcelona, Bremen, Beirut, Aleppo, and Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The map establishes the geographical reach of the story before the viewer reads the promotional text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspended above it is a bright red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriumph TR4 sports car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bearing the number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hanging from crane slings. Its unusual position creates an immediate sense of danger and introduces the vehicle central to the smuggling plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large, warmly coloured portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Paul Belmondo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the centre. His broad smile and raised hand emphasise the confidence and irreverence associated with his adventure films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding photographs introduce the romantic and criminal complications: embracing couples, confrontations, supporting characters, and further views of the sports car. A prominent close-up of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Seberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at right balances Belmondo’s central portrait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green promotional headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「300キロの金塊を追って ヨーロッパをつっ走る 好調ベルモンドの大活躍 痛快アクション最新作」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Racing across Europe in pursuit of 300 kilos of gold! Belmondo in top form in his latest thrilling action adventure!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper-right billing also references \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat Man from Rio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connecting the release with Belmondo’s growing popularity as an action star.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the lower portion, the enormous red Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「黄金の男」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Man of Gold”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovides the composition’s strongest colour accent. Its angular, expressive lettering overlaps the surrounding imagery, bringing the busy montage together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original French title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉchappement libre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appears above Belmondo’s portrait, while the blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOWA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emblem and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e東和提供\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distribution credit sit at the bottom right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good+ condition. Previously folded and subsequently stored flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is visible creasing and surface wear along the original fold lines, particularly the central vertical fold, together with light edge wear and handling marks. The reverse carries a handwritten pencil notation and some light marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colours remain attractive, with the bold red title and large central portrait retaining strong display impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display very well. We have taken the condition into consideration when pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: T110.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, including the close-up and reverse, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 1965 first Japanese release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now over 61 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57337220039034,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-02T145116.169.jpg?v=1790920286","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/backfire-%e9%bb%84%e9%87%91%e3%81%ae%e7%94%b7-original-japanese-movie-poster-1965-b2-size-51-73-cm-t110","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}