{"product_id":"paths-of-glory-突撃-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1958-very-rare-b2-approx-51-5-72-8-cm-united-artists-bryna-productions-cinema-used","title":"“Paths of Glory” (突撃), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1958) Very Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) — United Artists \/ Bryna Productions — Cinema-Used Q152","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eA very rare original Japanese first-release B2 poster for Stanley Kubrick’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"259\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the director’s defining early works and among the most important anti-war films of the post-war period. This Japanese release poster features a powerful country-specific design: a soldier surging forward through barbed wire against a blood-red battlefield, revolver drawn, with infantry figures advancing below and the vast white Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e突撃\u003c\/strong\u003e dominating the lower composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"689\"\u003ecinema-used example\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced for theatrical display at the time rather than preserved as unused stock. It presents very strongly from the front, with bold colour, highly graphic wartime imagery and excellent display impact. Tears have been repaired on the verso using archival tape (not by us); the poster was previously held in a well-known Japanese collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Japanese Theatrical Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e was released in 1957 as a Bryna Productions film, directed by Stanley Kubrick and distributed by United Artists. This poster belongs to the original Japanese theatrical release campaign, issued under the Japanese title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e突撃\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e— literally “Charge” or “Assault”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe Japanese distributor credit at lower right reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eユナイト映画配給\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating United Artists distribution in Japan. The lower-left production credit reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eブライナプロダクション作品\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the film as a Bryna Productions work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eThe poster is especially notable for its period presentation of Kubrick’s name. Along the right edge, the director credit reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e監督 新鋭 スタンリー・カブリック\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e— “Directed by the emerging \/ new talent Stanley Kubrick”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eThis early Japanese billing is a highly desirable detail, capturing Kubrick before the later international recognition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eDr. Strangelove\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eThe Film \u0026amp; Its Place in Cinema History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eStanley Kubrick’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as one of the great anti-war films of the twentieth century. Set during the First World War, it follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he defends soldiers accused of cowardice after a failed attack ordered by an inflexible military command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eThe film’s power lies not in spectacle alone, but in its controlled moral force. Kubrick transforms the war film into a study of hierarchy, sacrifice, institutional cruelty and the absurdity of military honour when separated from human justice. Its trench sequences, courtroom structure and stark emotional restraint already reveal many of the qualities that would later define Kubrick’s cinema: precision, formal discipline, unsentimental observation and a profound suspicion of systems of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eAs an early Kubrick theatrical poster, this Japanese B2 occupies an important place within serious film-poster collecting. Original first-release material for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e is scarce in any market; Japanese examples of this quality and graphic strength are especially difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eThe Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eThe poster’s artwork is among the most dramatic Japanese treatments for an early Kubrick film. A French soldier charges forward through strands of black barbed wire, his body set against an intense red field suggestive of smoke, bombardment and bloodshed. Below him, ranks of soldiers advance through the battlefield in orange-black silhouette, reinforcing the sense of mass violence and impending collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"4038\"\u003eThe design is unusually forceful even by the standards of 1950s Japanese war-film advertising. The composition is built on aggressive diagonals: the soldier’s lunging movement, the revolver, the barbed wire and the slashes of painted red all push the eye downward toward the enormous white title. The result is both immediate and theatrical, designed to arrest attention in a cinema lobby or street-front display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003eThe Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003e突撃\u003c\/strong\u003e is rendered in immense white block lettering against a black ground, giving the lower half of the poster a stark graphic weight. The contrast between the red battlefield, black wire and white typography creates one of the most visually commanding Japanese posters associated with Kubrick’s early career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4383\"\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eOriginal Japanese first-release B2:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a genuine period Japanese theatrical poster for the film’s initial release campaign, not a later reissue or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4585\"\u003eJapanese title treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main title \u003cstrong data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003e突撃\u003c\/strong\u003e translates broadly as “Charge” or “Assault,” a concise and forceful Japanese title that emphasizes the film’s military setting and battlefield premise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4787\"\u003eEarly Kubrick billing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the right-side vertical director credit describes Kubrick as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4855\"\u003e新鋭\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning an emerging or newly prominent talent. This is a particularly important period detail for collectors of Kubrick material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5015\"\u003ePeriod transliteration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kubrick’s name appears as \u003cstrong data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5057\"\u003eスタンリー・カブリック\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early katakana rendering seen on Japanese material of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5161\"\u003eUnited Artists distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lower-right area carries the United Artists logo and Japanese distribution credit \u003cstrong data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5260\"\u003eユナイト映画配給\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5292\"\u003eBryna Productions credit:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lower-left text identifies the film as a Bryna Productions work, connecting the poster directly to Kirk Douglas’s production company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5432\" data-end=\"5595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5432\" data-end=\"5449\"\u003eCast billing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the upper-left Japanese text prominently names \u003cstrong data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5513\"\u003eKirk Douglas\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by Adolphe Menjou, Ralph Meeker, George Macready and Susanne Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003eJapanese campaign copy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the vertical text promotes the film as a major war drama, emphasizing attack, front-line combat, disgrace, betrayal, bloodshed and “the path to soldiers’ glory.” The copy gives the poster a distinctly Japanese theatrical tone, quite different from American advertising for the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5942\"\u003eWhy Collectors Prize This Example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"6081\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"5990\"\u003eVery rare Japanese first-release poster:\u003c\/strong\u003e an original B2 from the film’s initial Japanese theatrical campaign, not a later printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6263\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6122\"\u003eImportant early Kubrick material:\u003c\/strong\u003e issued before Kubrick’s later international reputation was fully established, with the poster itself describing him as an emerging director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6265\" data-end=\"6431\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6302\"\u003eMajor anti-war cinema landmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"6303\" data-end=\"6321\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of Kubrick’s most admired early films and one of the essential anti-war dramas in cinema history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6433\" data-end=\"6579\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6435\" data-end=\"6465\"\u003eStriking Japanese artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bold red, black and white battlefield composition unique in tone and impact, with exceptional display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6581\" data-end=\"6708\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6583\" data-end=\"6631\"\u003eUnited Artists \/ Bryna Productions markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear original distributor and production credits are visible on the poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6710\" data-end=\"6874\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6712\" data-end=\"6744\"\u003eExtremely difficult to find:\u003c\/strong\u003e original Japanese paper for early Kubrick titles is scarce, and this first-release B2 is especially hard to locate even in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6876\" data-end=\"7055\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"6878\" data-end=\"6904\"\u003eCinema-used character:\u003c\/strong\u003e surviving signs of handling, display and repair are consistent with a working theatrical poster that was used for promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7057\" data-end=\"7073\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7075\" data-end=\"7178\"\u003eOverall condition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"7094\" data-end=\"7132\"\u003eGood \/ Very Good vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, cinema-used, with strong front presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7180\" data-end=\"7513\"\u003eThe poster presents very well when displayed. The red background remains vivid, the central soldier artwork retains strong detail, and the large white Japanese title has excellent visual impact. The United Artists logo, Japanese distributor line, Bryna Productions credit and vertical Kubrick director credit are all clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7515\" data-end=\"7906\"\u003eCondition details: the poster has original fold lines, including vertical and horizontal folds, with associated fold wear, creasing, handling marks and age-related surface wear. There is visible edge wear, small nicks, minor tears, corner wear and scattered surface creasing consistent with a cinema-used Japanese poster of this age. Some fold and edge areas show stress and small splitting. There is a small amount of paper loss to the bottom right hand corner - additional imagery provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7908\" data-end=\"8225\"\u003eSeveral tears have been repaired on the verso using archival tape (not by us). The verso also shows toning, tape repairs, old handling evidence and visible show-through \/ ghosting from the printed front image, all consistent with age, use and prior storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8227\" data-end=\"8569\"\u003eThe poster is not linen-backed. The repairs are stabilising verso repairs rather than heavy over-restoration. The front remains highly presentable, with no major loss to the central image or title area. As photographed, the sheet retains the authentic character of a rare theatrical display poster from the original Japanese release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8571\" data-end=\"8689\"\u003ePlease review the provided photos, including the front, back and close-up images — they show the exact poster offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8691\" data-end=\"8796\"\u003eIt is an original Japanese first-release B2 poster for \u003cstrong data-start=\"8746\" data-end=\"8764\"\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a reproduction or reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8798\" data-end=\"8822\"\u003eIt is almost 70 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8824\" data-end=\"8865\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8824\" data-end=\"8865\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56923458929018,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-26T145233.290.jpg?v=1779774764","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/paths-of-glory-%e7%aa%81%e6%92%83-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1958-very-rare-b2-approx-51-5-72-8-cm-united-artists-bryna-productions-cinema-used","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}