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Its densely illustrated composition combines casino glamour, armed confrontation and explosive action in a striking example of late-1960s film publicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Isasi-Isasmendi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the international heist thriller stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Lockwood, Elke Sommer, Lee J. Cobb and Jack Palance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The story follows a casino dealer who organises an ambitious robbery of a heavily protected armoured truck in the Nevada desert. An elaborate plan to conceal the vehicle becomes increasingly dangerous as rival interests, internal tensions and a federal investigation converge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork centres on a commanding portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Lockwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surrounded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElke Sommer, Jack Palance and Lee J. Cobb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sommer also appears in a pale evening dress along the left side, while an embracing couple above introduces the film’s romantic intrigue. Slot machines, illuminated casino signs and a prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroulette wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establish the Las Vegas setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelicopters, running figures and a masked man wielding a flame-producing weapon fill the surrounding montage. Two oversized handguns project towards the viewer, while a pair of sunglasses near the bottom contains a reflected action scene. These overlapping images give the composition the busy, dramatic character associated with international adventure and crime posters of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous red Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ラスベガス強奪作戦」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the lower section in angular lettering with a deliberately rough texture. The stacked English title appears above the central montage, accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnicolor and Techniscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarner Bros.–Seven Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branding runs along the bottom margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red promotional copy across the top reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ハラハラする面白さ！巨大なパワーをぶちこんで徹底的に攻めまくるデッドヒート・アクション！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Edge-of-your-seat excitement! Overwhelming power and relentless, high-speed action!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of glamorous portraits, casino imagery and forceful typography makes this an appealing piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1960s heist cinema, Elke Sommer, Gary Lockwood and Japanese illustrated film posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front, reverse and detailed condition images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T54.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were produced for theatrical display. Their distinctive combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy offer a fascinating record of how films were presented to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307318419834,"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-2026-09-26T074916.425.jpg?v=1790376575","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ode-t54-based-on-the-provided-files-this-is-an-original-japanese-b2-theatrical-release-poster-for-the-1968-eurospy-heist-thriller-they-came-to-rob-las-vegas-released-in-japan-as-%e3%83%a9%e3%82%b9%e3%83%99%e3%82%ac%e3%82%b9%e5%bc%b7%e5%a5%aa%e4%bd%9c%e6%88%a6-las-vegas-godatsu-sakusen","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}