{"product_id":"pastime-one-cup-of-coffee-ワン-カップ-オブ-コーヒー-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-film-1991-b2-size-51-73-cm","title":"“Pastime” \/ “One Cup of Coffee” (ワン・カップ・オブ・コーヒー), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1993 (Film 1991), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N179","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese cinema release\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eRobin B. Armstrong’s\u003c\/strong\u003e American baseball drama \u003cstrong\u003ePastime\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in Japan under the English-language title \u003cstrong\u003eOne Cup of Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e and the katakana title \u003cstrong\u003eワン・カップ・オブ・コーヒー\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e and opened theatrically in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e20 March 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eNihon Herald Eiga\u003c\/strong\u003e. It stars \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Russ\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGlenn Plummer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNoble Willingham\u003c\/strong\u003e, and tells the story of an aging minor-league pitcher who forms a bond with a gifted young Black rookie in late-1950s America.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly elegant and unusual Japanese design, far removed from the more conventional sports-poster style of the period. The composition is dominated by a large \u003cstrong\u003ewatercolour-style illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e: a reflective portrait of the veteran ballplayer occupies the lower left, while a second, more loosely rendered figure pitches in the distance across a pale, dreamlike ballpark background. The soft washes of cream, pink, peach and light brown give the sheet a wistful, nostalgic tone that perfectly suits the film’s reflective mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large handwritten English title \u003cstrong\u003e“One Cup of Coffee”\u003c\/strong\u003e stretches dramatically across the top, while the bold katakana title \u003cstrong\u003eワン・カップ・オブ・コーヒー\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the lower section. Running vertically along the right side is the poetic tagline: \u003cstrong\u003e「コーヒー一杯の時間。それは、ほろ苦いいつかの間の夢。」\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates approximately as \u003cstrong\u003e“The time of a single cup of coffee — a bittersweet, fleeting dream.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the bottom are three small photographic stills featuring key cast members, and beneath the title the poster proudly notes the film’s major festival recognition: \u003cstrong\u003e“Winner of the Audience Award at the 7th Sundance Film Festival.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese campaign is especially interesting because it foregrounds the phrase \u003cstrong\u003e“One Cup of Coffee”\u003c\/strong\u003e—a baseball expression referring to a very brief spell in the major leagues—rather than simply marketing the film under its better-known English title \u003cstrong\u003ePastime\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gives the poster a more lyrical and character-driven identity, and makes it a particularly appealing piece for collectors of baseball films, independent American cinema, and distinctive Japanese poster design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong\u003e33 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster presents beautifully, with strong colour, an attractive clean surface, and no significant issues detracting from the artwork or overall display. The paper appears very well preserved, with only the lightest signs of age and handling consistent with an original poster of this vintage. Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57221409898874,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-02T142554.195.jpg?v=1788326824","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/pastime-one-cup-of-coffee-%e3%83%af%e3%83%b3-%e3%82%ab%e3%83%83%e3%83%97-%e3%82%aa%e3%83%96-%e3%82%b3%e3%83%bc%e3%83%92%e3%83%bc-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-film-1991-b2-size-51-73-cm","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}