{"product_id":"clash-of-the-titans-タイタンの戦い-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-q28-copy","title":"“Clash of the Titans” (タイタンの戦い), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S159","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster produced for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese cinema release\u003c\/strong\u003e of Desmond Davis’s mythological fantasy epic \u003cstrong\u003eClash of the Titans\u003c\/strong\u003e (タイタンの戦い), starring \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Hamlin, Judi Bowker, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress and Burgess Meredith\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film opened theatrically in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e19 December 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed domestically by \u003cstrong\u003eMGM-CIC\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosely based on the Greek myth of \u003cstrong\u003ePerseus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows the young hero on his quest to save \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Andromeda\u003c\/strong\u003e from sacrifice to the monstrous Kraken. Along the way he encounters \u003cstrong\u003ePegasus, Medusa, Calibos, the Stygian Witches and the gods of Olympus\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles H. Schneer and Ray Harryhausen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Harryhausen creating its celebrated stop-motion fantasy creatures. It became the \u003cstrong\u003efinal feature film to showcase Harryhausen’s signature stop-motion effects before his retirement\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the film a special place in fantasy and visual-effects history. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent Japanese first-release fantasy design incorporating the film’s celebrated illustrated campaign artwork. The composition is dominated by the enormous \u003cstrong\u003eKraken rising from the sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003ePerseus descends on the winged horse Pegasus\u003c\/strong\u003e, sword raised and carrying the severed head of \u003cstrong\u003eMedusa\u003c\/strong\u003e. At lower right, Perseus appears again protectively embracing \u003cstrong\u003eAndromeda\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a sweeping visual summary of the film’s romance, mythology and creature spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese B2 campaign is documented as incorporating artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eDan Goozee together with elements by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapting the international fantasy imagery into a distinctive Japanese layout. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper-right promotional line reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「翔べ！ペガサス 愛するアンドロメダのために……」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003e“Fly, Pegasus! For the beloved Andromeda…”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside it, the green copy describes the film as \u003cstrong\u003e“the romance of love and adventure of the young hero Perseus.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the bottom, the enormous metallic gold-and-red Japanese title \u003cstrong\u003eタイタンの戦い\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the poster tremendous visual weight. Immediately above it runs a strip of cast portraits highlighting the unusually prestigious ensemble of gods and mortals, including \u003cstrong\u003eLaurence Olivier as Zeus, Maggie Smith as Thetis and Ursula Andress as Aphrodite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePegasus, Medusa, the Kraken, Perseus and Andromeda on a single sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the richly painted fantasy artwork, makes this one of the most recognisable Japanese posters from the early-1980s sword-and-sorcery boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong\u003e44 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster retains excellent colour saturation, with the golds, oranges, deep blacks and brilliant white of Pegasus remaining exceptionally strong. The artwork and typography present beautifully, with only \u003cstrong\u003every minor signs of age and handling consistent with an original 1981 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e and no significant issue detracting from the central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photograph carefully—it shows the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57236353614202,"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-2026-09-06T094712.773.jpg?v=1788655647","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/clash-of-the-titans-%e3%82%bf%e3%82%a4%e3%82%bf%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e6%88%a6%e3%81%84-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-q28-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}