“Andrea” / 「激しい女」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1969, STB Tatekan Size (approximately 51 × 145 cm) T115

This is an original Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster printed for the 1969 first Japanese release of Andrea / 「激しい女」, the European adult drama starring Dagmar Lassander, written and directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger.

Originally produced in 1968 under the German title ** Andrea – wie ein Blatt auf nackter Haut **, the film opened in Japanese cinemas on 2 August 1969, distributed by ABC Films.

This striking Japanese design places Lassander at the centre of an unusually tall photographic composition, combining deep green backgrounds, orange promotional lettering and enormous red Japanese calligraphy.

The STB tatekan format consists of two approximately B2-size sheets, displayed one above the other to create a composition measuring approximately 51 × 145 cm. Both sheets are included.

Film background

The story follows Andrea, a wealthy young woman living in a large country residence after inheriting her family’s fortune.

Despite her privileged circumstances, Andrea’s relationships become increasingly troubled. Her involvement with men around her, including her fiancé’s brother, brings emotional complications that undermine the apparent security of her life.

Fearing that her behaviour will lead to disaster, she decides to leave for Paris, hoping to escape her circumstances and begin again.

There she meets Frederick, an escaped prisoner with whom she believes she has found genuine love. Their plans for a new life are threatened by his unresolved past, drawing the story towards a tragic conclusion.

The film combines the provocative conventions of late-1960s European adult cinema with a melodramatic story of emotional instability and disappointed hopes.

The film was written and directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger.

The cast includes:

Dagmar Lassander
Joachim Hansen
Hans von Borsody
Herbert Fux
Arthur Brauss
Ralph Clemente
Anne Famos

The cinematography was by Hanns Matula, with music by Hans Hammerschmid.

Poster design

This distinctive Japanese poster uses the extended tatekan format to create a continuous, full-length image across both sheets.

Dagmar Lassander stands behind a tall, weathered wooden column. Its pale surface and strongly defined grain form the central axis of the composition, separating and partially concealing her figure.

Her face appears beside the column in the upper sheet, framed by carefully styled brown hair. Her hands rest against the wood, while her figure continues into the lower sheet, ending with white shoes near the base of the photograph.

The dark green background gives the image considerable depth. At the left, patterned white fabric introduces an intricate decorative element, contrasting with the straight lines and rough texture of the central column.

The original title:

“ANDREA”

appears at the upper left in stylised purple lettering, its rounded forms providing a softer counterpoint to the forceful Japanese typography below.

The orange vertical headline along the right reads:

「昼も夜も男を求めて燃え上がる！」

Translated:

“Day and night, she burns with longing for men!”

This sensational promotional language reflects the film’s original Japanese marketing as an adult European import.

The Japanese title:

「激しい女」

runs down the right side in enormous red brush lettering. Its irregular edges and sweeping strokes give the design much of its visual force, particularly where the final character extends into the pale credit area.

The lower section contains a second photograph showing Lassander reclining beside a man, introducing another image of the film’s central relationship drama.

Between the photographs, a compact Japanese billing block identifies the cast, director, cinematographer and composer.

The blue distributor credit at the bottom reads:

「ABC映画配給」

Translated:

“Distributed by ABC Films.”

The combination of continuous photography, textured surfaces and bold vertical lettering makes this an arresting example of late-1960s Japanese film advertising, with particularly strong presence in the large tatekan format.

Condition

A highly attractive complete two-sheet example with strong colour, clear photographic detail and excellent overall display impact.

Horizontal fold lines, light handling creases and some age-toning are visible in the supplied front photographs. The large photographic composition and vivid red title remain particularly effective.

Once framed, this poster will display very well.

Reference: T115

Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.

This is an original Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 1969 Japanese release campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is now over 57 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.