{"product_id":"cobra-コブラ-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-b2-size-51-x-73cm-o196a","title":"“Cobra” (コブラ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1986, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) O196A","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1986 for the first Japanese release of Cobra\u003c\/strong\u003e (コブラ). Directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eGeorge P. Cosmatos\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eSylvester Stallone\u003c\/strong\u003e as Marion “Cobra” Cobretti, alongside \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eBrigitte Nielsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eReni Santoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eAndrew Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eBrian Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eReleased in 1986, \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eCobra\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the quintessential hard-edged American action films of the decade. Emerging at the height of Stallone’s 1980s stardom, the film distils the era’s appetite for violent urban thrillers into a sleek, highly stylised vehicle centred on a lone, uncompromising cop. With its neon-noir atmosphere, memorable one-liners, car chases, and explosive set pieces, Cobra has become an enduring cult favourite of 1980s action cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eA superbly aggressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eJapanese theatrical design\u003c\/strong\u003e, dominated by a blazing field of red and orange flames. The composition layers multiple images of Stallone: a huge, looming close-up in mirrored sunglasses fills the upper half, while a full-length \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eCobretti\u003c\/strong\u003e stands at centre holding a machine gun, framed by explosions. Supporting action vignettes — including a speeding black car, a motorcycle stunt, the villainous “Night Slasher” figure, and a smaller inset of Cobra with Ingrid — reinforce the film’s high-impact, collage-like campaign style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eThe layout is especially effective for its bold Japanese typography. The actor billing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eシルベスター・スタローン\u003c\/strong\u003e runs prominently across the top, while the large red title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eコブラ\u003c\/strong\u003e dominates the lower centre. The vertical white copy at left promises a blazing summer spectacle, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eULTRA•STEREO\u003c\/strong\u003e mark at upper left adds another period theatrical touch. Altogether, it is a vivid and highly collectible example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003emid-1980s Japanese action-poster design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e40 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2113\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56899615064442,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-19T130950.766.jpg?v=1779163832","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/cobra-%e3%82%b3%e3%83%96%e3%83%a9-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-b2-size-51-x-73cm-o196a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}