{"product_id":"megaforce-メガフォース-original-japanese-movie-poster-1982-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-f292","title":"“Megaforce” \/ 「メガフォース」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1982, B2 Size (51.5 × 72.8 cm) F292","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"278\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed for the original Japanese release of \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eMegaforce\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 「メガフォース」, Hal Needham’s spectacular 1982 science-fiction action film.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eProduced during the height of early-1980s military and science-fiction cinema, the film combines futuristic vehicles, large-scale stunt sequences, explosions, motorcycles, aircraft, and high-tech weaponry. This striking Japanese poster uses an expansive illustrated desert battle scene to present the film as a monumental action spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eMegaforce\u003c\/em\u003e centres on an elite international military organisation secretly assembled to defend freedom and democracy throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe unit is led by Commander Ace Hunter, played by Barry Bostwick, a charismatic and unconventional soldier commanding an extraordinary fleet of experimental combat vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eWhen the peaceful fictional nation of Sardun is invaded by forces from neighbouring Gamibia, Megaforce is ordered to intervene. Hunter and his team deploy into the desert using armoured command vehicles, weaponised motorcycles, dune buggies, aircraft, missiles, and advanced communications technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eTheir mission becomes increasingly personal when Hunter discovers that the invading army is commanded by Duke Guerera, played by Henry Silva, a former friend and military rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eHal Needham\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film was produced by Albert S. Ruddy and Raymond Chow, with cinematography by Michael C. Butler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThe principal cast includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eBarry Bostwick, Persis Khambatta, Michael Beck, Edward Mulhare, George Furth, Evan C. Kim, and Henry Silva\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eNeedham was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated stunt performers and coordinators before becoming the director of such films as \u003cem data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eSmokey and the Bandit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eThe Cannonball Run\u003c\/em\u003e. His experience with vehicular action and practical stunt work is central to the extraordinary mechanical spectacle of \u003cem data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eMegaforce\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eThe film was mounted as a major international production involving Hollywood and Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest. Although its original commercial reception was mixed, it subsequently developed a devoted cult following for its extravagant vehicles, flying motorcycles, colourful costumes, practical effects, and unmistakable early-1980s aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eThe poster is dominated by a vast illustrated desert battlefield filled with futuristic vehicles, aircraft, missiles, motorcycles, explosions, and clouds of dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eAt the centre, the enormous multi-wheeled Megaforce command vehicle charges down a steep sand dune. Its sharply angular armour, mounted weapons, communications equipment, and red lightning insignia give it the appearance of a mobile futuristic fortress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eThe vehicle is surrounded by smaller weaponised dune buggies and motorcycles racing across the desert. The steep angle of the landscape and the clouds of dust rising behind the machines create an exceptional sense of speed and forward momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eNumerous missiles streak diagonally across the dark blue sky, leaving long white smoke trails that lead the viewer’s eye towards the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eMilitary aircraft fly above the advancing vehicles, while a line of descending parachutes appears in the distance. The composition presents the operation as an immense combined assault taking place across both land and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003eThe orange headline across the upper section reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003e「世界はいま、この興奮と衝撃に制圧された！」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e“The world has now been overwhelmed by this excitement and impact!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eThe smaller white text beneath it announces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003e「全世界109ヶ国から結集した史上最強の軍団“メガフォース”…巨大なメカ群を駆使して怒涛の進撃開始！」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003e“The strongest military force in history, assembled from 109 countries around the world—Megaforce—begins its overwhelming advance using a vast fleet of machines!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003eNear the lower centre is the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3924\"\u003eMegaforce winged-fist and lightning-bolt emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eThis is surrounded by four trapezoidal film images showing an exploding tank, a speeding military vehicle, Commander Ace Hunter in the desert, and missiles being launched from an aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003eThe principal cast and production credits appear immediately below the images, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003e「バリー・ボストウィック\u003cbr data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4223\"\u003eパーシス・カンバータ\u003cbr data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003eマイケル・ベック\u003cbr data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4247\"\u003eヘンリー・シルバ」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4323\"\u003e“Barry Bostwick\u003cbr data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003ePersis Khambatta\u003cbr data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003eMichael Beck\u003cbr data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4310\"\u003eHenry Silva.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eThe lower third is dominated by the enormous Japanese title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003e「メガフォース」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eThe title is rendered in brilliant red lettering with dark blue shadowing and a sharp yellow energy streak cutting across its final characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eAt the bottom, the poster identifies the film as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4606\"\u003e「ハル・ニーダム監督作品」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4641\"\u003e“A film directed by Hal Needham.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003eIt also promotes the film’s sound presentation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003e「4ch立体音響／ドルビー・ステレオ方式」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4777\"\u003e“Four-channel stereophonic sound \/ Dolby Stereo presentation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4779\" data-end=\"4977\"\u003eThe upper centre contains the original English \u003cstrong data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4839\"\u003eMEGAFORCE\u003c\/strong\u003e logo and condensed English production credits, while the lower-right area carries the marks of Japanese distributor \u003cstrong data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"4976\"\u003eTōhō-Towa \/ 東宝東和\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"4994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"4994\"\u003eDesign note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5120\"\u003eThe poster’s artist is uncredited, as was common with Japanese theatrical advertising for imported films during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5268\"\u003eThe design uses a highly detailed illustrated action composition supported by photographic film stills and specially arranged Japanese typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5584\"\u003eRather than focusing primarily on the actors, the poster gives monumental prominence to the film’s distinctive vehicles and military hardware. The enormous command vehicle, sweeping missile trails, airborne assault, desert convoy, and steeply angled terrain combine to create a sense of almost continuous movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5789\"\u003eIts dark blue sky, fiery orange desert, vivid red title, and extensive mechanical detail make it a particularly striking example of Japanese science-fiction and action poster design from the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5791\" data-end=\"5807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5791\" data-end=\"5807\"\u003eRelease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5868\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5820\"\u003eMegaforce\u003c\/em\u003e was produced and released theatrically in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5927\"\u003eIt was released in Japan under the direct katakana title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"5937\"\u003e「メガフォース」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"6024\"\u003eThis poster was printed for the film’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6023\"\u003eoriginal 1982 Japanese theatrical release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6103\"\u003eIt is a standard Japanese B2-size theatrical poster, measuring approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6144\"\u003e51.5 × 72.8 cm \/ 20.3 × 28.7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6146\" data-end=\"6242\"\u003eIt is an original period Japanese cinema poster, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6257\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6259\" data-end=\"6413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6259\" data-end=\"6283\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly attractive example with rich colour, sharp illustrated detail, clear typography, and exceptional overall display impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6666\"\u003eThere are only light signs of age and handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster from 1982, including minor edge and corner wear, a few small surface marks, and faint age-related toning and image transfer visible from the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6770\"\u003eThese minor signs do not significantly detract from the poster, and the front presents extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6772\" data-end=\"6792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6772\" data-end=\"6792\"\u003eReference: F292.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6794\" data-end=\"6874\"\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6876\" data-end=\"6973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6876\" data-end=\"6973\"\u003eThis is an original 1982 Japanese theatrical poster.\u003cbr data-start=\"6930\" data-end=\"6933\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6975\" data-end=\"7007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6975\" data-end=\"7007\"\u003eIt is now over 40 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7050\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7050\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57083658731898,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-07-18T102337.543.jpg?v=1784338161","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/megaforce-%e3%83%a1%e3%82%ac%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9-original-japanese-movie-poster-1982-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-f292","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}