{"product_id":"peking-express-北京超特急-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1954-stb-tatekan-size-approx-51-146-cm-za1242","title":"“Peking Express” (北京超特急), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1954, STB Tatekan Size (approx. 51 × 146 cm) ZA1242","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954 first Japanese release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeking Express\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Comprising two sheets arranged vertically, this striking format gives the film’s dramatic imagery and bold Japanese lettering exceptional presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Dieterle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHal B. Wallis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Cotten, Corinne Calvet, Edmund Gwenn and Marvin Miller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Originally released in America in 1951, it reworks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShanghai Express\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a suspenseful adventure set against the political tensions of postwar China. An American doctor travelling from Shanghai to Peking encounters a former lover before an armed attack transforms the journey into a struggle for survival. Romance, intrigue and railway action combine with cinematography by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Lang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimitri Tiomkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster makes full use of its elongated proportions. Large colour-tinted portraits dominate the upper sheet: the doctor holds a pistol at the left, while Calvet’s character appears alongside him in rich burgundy, her red lipstick echoed by the enormous Japanese title. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「北京超特急」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e descends through both panels in vivid red brush lettering with a pale outline. The smaller yellow English title, accented with speed lines, reinforces the railway theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, a monochrome scene beside a railway carriage leads into a second dramatic image of the central couple, with the doctor gripping a drum-magazine submachine gun. A panoramic railway action scene stretches across the foot of the poster. Muted greens, smoky greys and warm portrait tones provide an atmospheric setting for the brilliant red typography—a compelling example of 1950s Japanese film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition overall, especially considering its age and large two-sheet format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light handling creases, minor edge wear and age toning are visible, particularly on the reverse. The principal imagery remains clean and the colours retain strong impact. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs, which show the exact poster offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a reproduction or reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57500948562298,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_58.jpg?v=1793501151","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/peking-express-%e5%8c%97%e4%ba%ac%e8%b6%85%e7%89%b9%e6%80%a5-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1954-stb-tatekan-size-approx-51-146-cm-za1242","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}