{"product_id":"harlem-nights-ハーレム-ナイト-original-japanese-movie-poster-1989-b2-size-51-73-cm-za952","title":"“Harlem Nights” \/ 「ハーレム・ナイト」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1989, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA952","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"374\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eHarlem Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 「ハーレム・ナイト」, the period crime comedy-drama written, directed by, and starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eEddie Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eRichard Pryor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eRedd Foxx\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eDanny Aiello\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eJasmine Guy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eA stylish Japanese release poster for Murphy’s directorial debut, this design captures the film’s 1930s Harlem setting with elegant illustrated artwork, strong red typography, and a refined Art Deco-influenced presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eSet in \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e1930s Harlem\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eHarlem Nights\u003c\/strong\u003e follows nightclub owner \u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eSugar Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e and his quick-witted adoptive son \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eQuick\u003c\/strong\u003e, who operate an illegal gambling house while navigating corrupt police, rival criminals, and a powerful mob boss determined to take control of their profits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eThe film is notable as \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eEddie Murphy’s directorial debut\u003c\/strong\u003e and as a rare screen pairing of two major generations of American comedy: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eEddie Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eRichard Pryor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although critical response was mixed on release, the film performed strongly at the box office and has retained a loyal following, particularly for its cast, period styling, and lavish production design. It also received an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eAcademy Award nomination for Best Costume Design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eThe Japanese poster uses an elegant illustrated composition. At the centre are large, sharply rendered portraits of the two principal leads in formal 1930s attire: one in a white fedora and red tie, the other in a black bowler hat and tuxedo. 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