“The Counterfeit Constable” / 「ロンドン・パリ大脱戦」, Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1967, Robert Dhéry / Diana Dors, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) T259

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster produced for the first Japanese release in 1967 of The Counterfeit Constable (Allez France!), Robert Dhéry’s French comedy featuring Colette Brosset, Jean Lefebvre, and Diana Dors.

The lively Japanese design combines photographic caricature, illustrated landmarks, and colourful typography to capture the film’s mixture of mistaken identity, physical comedy, and Anglo-French misunderstandings.

Film background
Originally released in 1964, the film follows a French rugby supporter whose visit to London shortly before his wedding descends into chaos. A dental mishap leaves him temporarily unable to speak, while trying on a policeman’s uniform sets off a succession of misunderstandings.

Unable to explain himself in English and increasingly desperate to return to France, he becomes entangled in the responsibilities of a police officer he is merely impersonating. Robert Dhéry directs and stars, with Diana Dors appearing as herself among the film’s comic encounters.

Poster design
An enormous photographic portrait of Dhéry wearing a British policeman’s helmet dominates the composition, mounted above a comically undersized running body. Smaller scenes surround him, including a motorcycle and sidecar, pursuing figures, and elaborate slapstick situations.

Blue drawings of Big Ben and a bridge are balanced by red sketches of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian rooftops, establishing the two cities named in the Japanese title. Sweeping blue lines connect the scattered images and reinforce their sense of movement.

Across the lower half, 「ロンドン・パリ」 appears in yellow and pink lettering, above the emphatic red brushwork of 「大脱戦」. The original French title ALLEZ FRANCE! runs diagonally beneath the lettering, while Diana Dors and an ensemble of comic characters complete the lower montage.

The B2 format
Measuring approximately 51 × 73 cm, B2 is the standard Japanese theatrical poster format. It provides ample space for the detailed montage and bold typography while remaining a practical size for framing.

Condition
Very good+ to excellent vintage condition for its age and format. Please review the detailed photographs of both the front and reverse, as these show the exact poster for sale.

The poster retains strong colour, clear portraits, and vibrant title lettering. Visible vertical and horizontal fold lines are accompanied by light creasing, minor edge wear, and marks on the reverse. Small tape patches are present near the upper edge on the reverse, together with a dated stamp at the lower-left corner.

Once framed, this poster will display exceptionally.

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 55 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.