{"product_id":"ben-hur-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1968-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i154-copy","title":"“Ben-Hur” (ベン・ハー), Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1968, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) T97","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the 1968 re-release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen-Hur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Wyler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlton Heston and Stephen Boyd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its striking golden-yellow design celebrates the scale and enduring appeal of MGM’s 1959 historical epic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet during the Roman occupation of Judaea, the film follows Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince betrayed by his former friend Messala. Condemned to slavery, he survives a succession of ordeals before returning to confront the man responsible for his suffering. The story combines personal revenge with a wider journey towards forgiveness and spiritual renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith and Martha Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiklós Rózsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film won \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 Academy Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Heston—an achievement prominently celebrated throughout this Japanese campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is built around the monumental English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEN-HUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, imagined as an immense architectural structure. Cracked stone lettering rises above crowds of tiny figures, while a seated warrior statue and richly detailed classical buildings reinforce the impression of overwhelming scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the foot of this imagined monument, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea chariot drawn by four pale horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e charges across the foreground. Rendered in vivid red and cream, the racing scene supplies a burst of movement against the grey stone lettering and warm yellow background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eベン・ハー\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, occupies much of the lower half in enormous, angular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark red characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Blue cast credits beneath it provide a cooler contrast, while an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscar statuette surrounded by a laurel wreath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the lower left. The MGM lion logo anchors the opposite corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, the red promotional line reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「堂々４時間！生涯忘れ得ぬ最高の感動！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Four magnificent hours! An unforgettable experience to treasure for a lifetime!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second line highlights the film’s eleven Academy Awards, presenting the revival as another opportunity to experience a celebrated theatrical event. The spacious yellow background and sculptural imagery give this design a particularly commanding presence, making it an attractive example of Japanese publicity for classic Hollywood spectacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etiny tear at the left edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clearly shown in the additional close-up photograph. Light age toning and surface marks are also present. The colours remain strong, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonce framed, this poster will display excellently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front, reverse and close-up detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T97.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were produced for theatrical display. Their distinctive combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy offer a fascinating record of how films were presented to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57332296188282,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-01T172650.499.jpg?v=1790843223","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ben-hur-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1968-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i154-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}