{"product_id":"ramon-il-messicano-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1966-stb-size-51x145cm-o418-copy","title":"“Ramon the Mexican” (荒野の復讐鬼), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1971, Robert Hundar \/ Jean Louis, STB Tatekan Two-Sheet Format (c. 51 × 145 cm) — U6","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1971 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon the Mexican\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon il messicano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This complete two-sheet example combines imposing photographic imagery, vivid red typography, and scenes of frontier violence in a striking vertical composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaurizio Pradeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1966 Italian Western stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Hundar, Jean Louis, and Wilma Lindamar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The story follows Slim Baxter, whose killing of a man while defending Esmeralda triggers a violent family feud. Hundar plays Ramon Morales, the ruthless antagonist whose gang murders Slim’s father and abducts Esmeralda, setting the stage for revenge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo sheets arranged vertically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the design makes dramatic use of the tall tatekan format. An enormous monochrome portrait of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egunman beneath a broad black hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extends across the composition, culminating in a revolver pointed directly towards the viewer. Above him, a red-tinted frontier street scene shows mounted gunmen, fallen figures, and buildings framed by the dark silhouette of a wagon wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller scenes of confrontation and a man restraining a woman introduce further tension around the central portrait. The oversized red title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「荒野の復讐鬼」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the lower-left section in rough brush lettering, while a long blue slogan runs down the right edge across both sheets. The Italian title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RAMON il MESSICANO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears near the bottom, alongside the Japanese credits and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDN distribution mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prominent blue tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「撃ちまくる！殺しまくる！地獄の底からやって来た、残酷無比の殺し屋ガンマン！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shooting relentlessly! Killing relentlessly! A merciless gunman from the depths of hell!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of looming portraiture, confrontational gun imagery, and vivid lettering gives this poster a powerful presence. It is an especially appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaghetti Westerns, Robert Hundar, Maurizio Pradeaux, and Japanese theatrical poster design\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\u003cspan\u003e Previously folded and subsequently stored flat. Fold lines and associated creasing remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the individual sheets and reverse\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\u003eSTB tatekan format: approximately 51 × 145 cm when assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: U6.\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 STB (Tatekan) posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese STB \/ tatekan posters were tall standing-board advertisements, printed in two pieces to be joined vertically for cinema display. Typically measuring around 51 × 145 cm, their elongated proportions offered considerable scope for distinctive compositions. Designed for temporary theatrical use, complete surviving examples preserve an important part of Japan’s cinema advertising history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57310075814266,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"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_18_08bb6f17-96c1-4fb9-ae95-e1881105c1e5.jpg?v=1790478002","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ramon-il-messicano-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1966-stb-size-51x145cm-o418-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}