{"product_id":"rage-激怒-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1973-george-c-scott-richard-basehart-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-t31-copy","title":"“Gator” (ゲイター), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1976, Burt Reynolds \/ Lauren Hutton \/ Jerry Reed, B2 Size (51.5 × 72.8 cm) — T32","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003e1976 Japanese release of \u003cem\u003eGator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued under the title \u003cstrong\u003e「ゲイター」\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eBurt Reynolds\u003c\/strong\u003e in his return as Southern moonshiner \u003cstrong\u003eGator McKlusky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines crime, humour, and spectacular chase sequences.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA sequel to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e (1973)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGator\u003c\/em\u003e marked \u003cstrong\u003eBurt Reynolds’ feature-film directing debut\u003c\/strong\u003e. The story follows the recently released ex-convict as federal agents pressure him into investigating his former friend \u003cstrong\u003eBama McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose criminal operations dominate a small Georgia community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Hutton\u003c\/strong\u003e plays television reporter Aggie Maybank, with \u003cstrong\u003eJack Weston\u003c\/strong\u003e as federal agent Irving Greenfield and \u003cstrong\u003eJerry Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e as McCall. The film’s mixture of Southern settings, dangerous stunts, and Reynolds’ screen personality places it firmly within his distinctive run of 1970s action films. The score is by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Bernstein\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis Japanese B2 uses a \u003cstrong\u003edynamic photographic montage\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining large star portraits with dramatic vehicle action. At the upper left, Reynolds aims a gun towards the viewer, with a smaller portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eLauren Hutton\u003c\/strong\u003e beside him. The orange English lettering \u003cstrong\u003e“BURT REYNOLDS IS ‘GATOR’”\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out against the darker imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe oversized Japanese title \u003cstrong\u003e「ゲイター」\u003c\/strong\u003e descends through the upper centre in \u003cstrong\u003ebold white lettering against a solid black panel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its strong vertical arrangement anchors the surrounding action scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA vehicle overturns beside an explosion at the upper right, while a \u003cstrong\u003elow-flying police helicopter\u003c\/strong\u003e banks across the centre. Below, Reynolds pilots a speedboat directly towards the viewer, its red underside cutting through white spray. The dramatic perspective gives the lower half an especially powerful sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe promotional copy reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「ヘリコプターの超低空追撃！\u003cbr\u003e爆走トラックの大激突！\u003cbr\u003e陸・海・空に展開する\u003cbr\u003e一匹狼の爽快大アクション！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhich translates approximately as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An ultra-low-flying helicopter pursuit! A spectacular speeding-truck collision! Exhilarating lone-wolf action across land, sea, and air!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdditional red lettering promotes the motorboat stunt with a \u003cstrong\u003e180 km\/h speed claim\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eAlfa Romeo engine reference\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower section includes the Japanese credits, \u003cstrong\u003eTODD-AO 35\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering, and \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Artists \/ ユナイト映画\u003c\/strong\u003e distribution branding, with the Eirin mark at the bottom right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn energetic example of \u003cstrong\u003e1970s Japanese action-film advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e, with striking typography, strong star imagery, and an unusually prominent speedboat composition. Particularly appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBurt Reynolds\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJerry Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the stunt-driven action cinema of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster presents beautifully, with \u003cstrong\u003estrong colour, clear detail, and excellent overall display appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light handling creases and gentle paper undulation are visible, particularly on the reverse, with minor edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review \u003cstrong\u003eall photographs, including the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock code: T32.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis poster is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1976 first-release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57288673231226,"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_97_bbfa5c0f-e2d3-40b7-8fa2-437764167224.jpg?v=1789961319","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/rage-%e6%bf%80%e6%80%92-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1973-george-c-scott-richard-basehart-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-t31-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}