{"product_id":"flower-and-dragon-花と龍-original-japanese-movie-poster-1965-kinnosuke-nakamura-ryoko-sakuma-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-n265","title":"“Flower and Dragon” (花と龍), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1965, Kinnosuke Nakamura \/ Ryoko Sakuma, STB Tatekan Two-Sheet Format (c. 51 × 145 cm) — N265","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1965 release of \u003cem\u003eFlower and Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e (Hana to Ryū)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over sixty years old, this complete two-sheet example combines bold brush lettering with a dramatic portrait composition.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eKosaku Yamashita\u003c\/strong\u003e and adapted from \u003cstrong\u003eAshihei Hino’s novel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Toei production stars \u003cstrong\u003eKinnosuke Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eRyoko Sakuma, Keiko Awaji, and Takahiro Tamura\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set among the dockworkers of northern Kyushu, the story follows \u003cstrong\u003eKingoro Tamai\u003c\/strong\u003e and his wife as they confront hardship, violence, and competing loyalties. The film opened in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e20 November 1965\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted on \u003cstrong\u003etwo sheets arranged vertically\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design makes striking use of the tall tatekan format. The oversized Japanese title \u003cstrong\u003e「花と龍」\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the upper section in expressive red and black brushwork, set against a pale background with sweeping grey shading. Green and turquoise cast lettering adds colour around the central title, while the \u003cstrong\u003eToei triangle logo\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies the upper-left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lower section is dominated by the tattooed protagonist, wearing a tied headcloth and holding a sword across the foreground. His \u003cstrong\u003edragon tattoo\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a direct visual connection to the title, while the woman standing behind him in a striped kimono brings a quieter counterpoint to the confrontational pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe prominent red promotional line reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「北九州に男あり！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In northern Kyushu stands a man!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe accompanying copy names \u003cstrong\u003eKingoro Tamai\u003c\/strong\u003e and evokes the rising dragon emblazoned on his skin. Together, the lettering, tattoo imagery, and imposing portraits give this poster considerable appeal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eToei cinema, Japanese crime dramas, and traditional Japanese graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good+.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster shows age toning, horizontal and vertical folds, handling creases, and light scattered marks. The poster should display very well once framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review \u003cstrong\u003eall photographs, including the individual sheets and reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTB tatekan format: approximately 51 × 145 cm when assembled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock code: N265.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout STB (Tatekan) posters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57288655831418,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"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_6_d5dbd93c-8574-4f5f-8f65-646de492e571.jpg?v=1789958997","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/flower-and-dragon-%e8%8a%b1%e3%81%a8%e9%be%8d-original-japanese-movie-poster-1965-kinnosuke-nakamura-ryoko-sakuma-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-n265","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}