{"product_id":"city-beneath-the-sea-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1971-b2-size-51-x-73cm-l56-copy","title":"“City Beneath the Sea” (海底都市), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1971, Stuart Whitman \/ Robert Wagner, STB Tatekan Two-Sheet Format (c. 51 × 145 cm) — U8","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1971 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCity Beneath the Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, released locally as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaitei Toshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Over fifty years old, this complete two-sheet example combines colourful science-fiction illustration with sweeping blue typography and an elaborate vision of an underwater metropolis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrwin Allen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuart Whitman, Robert Wagner, Rosemary Forsyth, and Robert Colbert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with supporting appearances by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Basehart and Joseph Cotten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Set in the futuristic underwater city of Pacifica, the story combines an approaching celestial threat with a plot to steal the city’s gold reserves. Originally made for American television, the film received a Japanese theatrical release through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarner Bros.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1971.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo sheets arranged vertically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the design makes imaginative use of the tall tatekan format. The upper section shows missiles rising from beneath the ocean towards a brilliant explosion in the sky. White trails cut through deep green water, surrounding a submarine caught in an underwater blast. Below, illuminated towers and domed structures establish the sprawling city on the seabed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork continues across the join into views of futuristic interiors, figures thrown off balance, and a dramatic romantic embrace. The enormous dark blue title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「海底都市」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the lower sheet, its elongated characters crossed by pale blue strokes suggesting flowing water. The English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CITY BENEATH THE SEA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japanese cast and production credits, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarner Bros. shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the composition near the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prominent red tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「宇宙圏からの地球攻撃か　秒きざみに迎撃する海底都市大作戦！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Is Earth under attack from space? An undersea city fights back in a race against time!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of futuristic architecture, underwater action, and expressive lettering gives this poster a distinctive presence. It is an especially appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrwin Allen, classic science-fiction cinema, retro-futuristic illustration, and Japanese film poster design of the 1970s\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the individual sheets 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\u003eSTB tatekan format: approximately 51 × 145 cm when assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: U8.\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 STB (Tatekan) posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese STB \/ tatekan posters were tall standing-board advertisements, printed in two pieces to be joined vertically for cinema display. Typically measuring around 51 × 145 cm, their elongated proportions offered considerable scope for distinctive compositions. Designed for temporary theatrical use, complete surviving examples preserve an important part of Japan’s cinema advertising history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57310122246522,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_21_61d0d531-7d66-401d-bd41-a27ae395f8ca.jpg?v=1790480470","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/city-beneath-the-sea-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1971-b2-size-51-x-73cm-l56-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}