{"product_id":"mame-メイム-original-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1974-lucille-ball-bob-peak-artwork-c-51-73-cm-t28-copy","title":"“Heaven Can Wait” (天国から来たチャンピオン), Original Japanese B2 Theatrical Re-release Poster, 1981 or Later, Warren Beatty, c. 51 × 73 cm — T29","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Japanese B2 theatrical re-release poster for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven Can Wait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring Warren Beatty’s memorable winged figure against a sky filled with clouds and sunlight. This version includes an inset advertising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranco Zeffirelli’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the main feature and carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUIP distribution credit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 1978, the romantic fantasy-comedy stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarren Beatty and Julie Christie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Mason, Dyan Cannon, Buck Henry and Jack Warden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Beatty also produced the film, co-directed with Buck Henry and co-wrote the screenplay with Elaine May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story follows Joe Pendleton, a professional football player mistakenly taken to heaven before his time. Returned to Earth in the body of a wealthy industrialist, he attempts to reclaim his sporting career while navigating an unfamiliar life and an unexpected romance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster combines pale green borders, blue skies and luminous clouds with a vivid pink Japanese title. At its centre, Beatty wears a tracksuit and trainers, examining a stopwatch beneath a pair of feathered wings. The arched English title crowns the composition, while purple Japanese promotional text reinforces the film’s warm, optimistic tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e panel names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting and director Franco Zeffirelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a distinctive detail of this Japanese theatrical campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster retains attractive colours and presents cleanly overall, with light handling creases, minor edge wear and a few small marks visible in the photographs. It should display very well once framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review both photographs, including the reverse, as they show the exact poster offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B2, approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1981 or later; exact re-release year unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T29.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original theatrical re-release poster, not a modern reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57286540886394,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments_93_478b26e1-fb8e-489b-adf9-a447480a2ff5.jpg?v=1789872356","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/mame-%e3%83%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%83%a0-original-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1974-lucille-ball-bob-peak-artwork-c-51-73-cm-t28-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}