{"product_id":"north-by-northwest-original-first-japanese-release-movie-poster-1960-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-o407-copy","title":"“North by Northwest” \/ 北北西に進路をとれ, Original Japanese First Re-Release Movie Poster 1965, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q133","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical first re-release poster printed in 1965\u003c\/strong\u003e for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic suspense thriller \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eNorth by Northwest\u003c\/strong\u003e. Distributed in Japan by \u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eTowa \/ 東和\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a vintage cinema-used advertising poster, not a modern reproduction or later decorative reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eNorth by Northwest was directed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"455\"\u003eAlfred Hitchcock\u003c\/strong\u003e and stars \u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"486\"\u003eCary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason\u003c\/strong\u003e. First released in 1959, the film remains one of Hitchcock’s most celebrated works, combining mistaken identity, espionage, romance, dark humour, and large-scale action. Its imagery—particularly the famous crop-duster pursuit sequence—has become one of the defining visual moments in 20th-century cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eThis Japanese release poster uses a bold and highly theatrical photomontage design. The large red Japanese title \u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e北北西に進路をとれ\u003c\/strong\u003e dominates the upper section, while Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint appear in a dramatic central romantic close-up. Below, the composition incorporates the iconic crop-duster scene, open landscape, fire, vehicles, and an action image of Grant in motion. The result is a dynamic Japanese campaign design that differs strongly from the best-known Western poster artwork and has excellent display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003eThe printed text includes the Japanese title \u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e北北西に進路をとれ\u003c\/strong\u003e, the English title \u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003eNORTH BY NORTHWEST\u003c\/strong\u003e, and credits for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eAlfred Hitchcock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eCary Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eEva Marie Saint\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eJames Mason\u003c\/strong\u003e. The right-side promotional copy describes the film as a breathless suspense work of grand scale by a master filmmaker. The lower margin includes the expected \u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003eTowa \/ 東和\u003c\/strong\u003e distributor imprint and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eEirin \/ 映倫\u003c\/strong\u003e approval mark, consistent with authentic Japanese theatrical posters of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003eJapanese B2 posters for major Hitchcock titles are increasingly desirable, especially examples in excellent condition, and distinctive Japanese graphic design. This example is particularly appealing because it is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003eoriginal 1965 Japanese first re-release poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its period character and dramatic mid-century presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2332\"\u003eThe poster remains \u003cstrong data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003eunrestored and unbacked\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong colour and very attractive overall eye appeal. As visible in the photographs, there is light age-consistent handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2732\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2732\"\u003eOriginal 1965 Japanese theatrical first re-release poster — not a reproduction or modern reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2834\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003e61 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888519852410,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-15T093448.185.jpg?v=1778805304","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/north-by-northwest-original-first-japanese-release-movie-poster-1960-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-o407-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}