This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1962 for the first release of Dr. No.
Dr. No is the first James Bond film and this poster is incredibly rare. This poster was used at the time in the cinema. The bottom section of this Japanese movie poster contains promotional text for the double feature screening of two films. Here's the translation of the red and green text box at the bottom:
Simultaneous Screening
Newly Renovated Theater – Second Program!
Return of the Magnificent Seven
Color Film – Yul Brynner, Robert Fuller
From the 25th — Teatoru (Theatre)
We have taken this into account when pricing. We sold a near mint condition poster for $2,500 USD.
Dr. No is a 1962 spy film directed by Terence Young. It is the first film in the James Bond series. Starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman and Jack Lord, it was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather from the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The film was produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli, a partnership that continued until 1975. It was followed by From Russia with Love in 1963. In the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of Dr. Julius No, who is plotting to disrupt an early American space launch from Cape Canaveral with a radio beam weapon.
(Source Wikipedia)
It is over 63 years old!
This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
Please see additional imagery provided!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
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