{"product_id":"bird-バード-original-japanese-movie-poster-1989-clint-eastwood-forest-whitaker-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-m168","title":"“Bird” (バード), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1989, Clint Eastwood \/ Forest Whitaker, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — M168","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1989 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Clint Eastwood’s intimate portrait of jazz saxophonist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlie “Bird” Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Originally produced in 1988, the film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 March 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest Whitaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the leading role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClint Eastwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from a screenplay by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel Oliansky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film explores Parker’s extraordinary musical ability alongside the difficulties of his personal life. Moving between different periods, it follows his development as a pioneering figure in bebop, his relationship with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChan Parker, played by Diane Venora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and his struggles with addiction. Whitaker’s performance earned him the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Actor award at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster translates the film’s musical subject into a restrained, atmospheric composition. Against an almost entirely black background, a saxophonist emerges through narrow passages of white light. His face remains largely in shadow, while the instrument’s keys, curved body and bell are sharply illuminated. Two brilliant starbursts punctuate the image, suggesting stage lights catching the polished metal during a performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite bird in flight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in the upper-right corner, making a visual connection with Parker’s nickname. The large areas of surrounding darkness give both the musician and the bird unusual prominence, creating a sense of solitude as well as theatrical drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe English title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“BIRD,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is constructed from rows of golden-yellow dots, recalling illuminated lettering outside a nightclub or performance venue. Immediately beneath it, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「バード」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in vivid pink Japanese lettering. The same pink is repeated across the top in the prominent director credit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「クリント・イーストウッド監督作品」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A film directed by Clint Eastwood.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the central image, a small golden-yellow line reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「アメリカ人の生活には、第2幕はない。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There are no second acts in American lives.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts understated placement provides a reflective counterpoint to the bright title and sparkling saxophone, echoing the film’s concern with talent, vulnerability and the course of a life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact white credit block along the bottom names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Lennie Niehaus, Joel Oliansky and Clint Eastwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarner Bros., Malpaso and Dolby Stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identification completing the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of deep black, luminous white, gold and pink makes this an especially attractive example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejazz cinema, Charlie Parker, Clint Eastwood, Forest Whitaker and Japanese film advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\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 and reverse\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: M168.\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","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347730538874,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T125424.590.jpg?v=1791172663","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/bird-%e3%83%90%e3%83%bc%e3%83%89-original-japanese-movie-poster-1989-clint-eastwood-forest-whitaker-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-m168","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}