{"product_id":"river-of-no-return-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1970-b3-size-36-51-cm-q36","title":"“River of No Return”, Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B3 Size (36 × 51 cm) Q36","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B3 poster printed in 1970 for the theatrical re-release of \u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eRiver of No Return\u003c\/em\u003e (帰らざる河), the classic 20th Century-Fox western directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eOtto Preminger\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eMarilyn Monroe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eRobert Mitchum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eRory Calhoun\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eTommy Rettig\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film was originally released in 1954, and Japanese material for later revival screenings is notably scarcer than first-release paper for many better-known Monroe titles. The elegant full-length Monroe image gives this example particularly strong appeal for collectors of Marilyn Monroe, classic Hollywood, and vintage Japanese cinema paper. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eOriginally released in 1954, \u003cem data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eRiver of No Return\u003c\/em\u003e is a western adventure set during the frontier gold-rush era. The story follows Matt Calder, his young son, and saloon singer Kay as they are forced into a dangerous river journey after betrayal and theft leave them stranded in the wilderness. The film was produced by Stanley Rubin, directed by Otto Preminger, and photographed in CinemaScope and Technicolor, with Monroe and Mitchum forming one of its most enduring star pairings. In Japan, the film was released under the title \u003cem data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e帰らざる河\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003esuperb and highly displayable\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese re-release design. The front is strikingly minimal: Marilyn Monroe stands alone against a rich yellow ground, holding a guitar and wearing one of the film’s memorable performance costumes, while the vertical Japanese title at lower right adds a bold graphic counterpoint. It is an unusually clean and stylish composition, closer in spirit to a fashion or pin-up image than a conventional western poster, which is exactly what makes it so attractive. The reverse is also of great interest, featuring extensive Japanese text, cast and staff information, and film stills—typical of period Japanese B3 campaign material and adding to its archival charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster presents beautifully overall, with rich colour and very strong display appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eIt is over 50 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56780256608634,"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-2026-04-09T182346.948.jpg?v=1775726707","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/river-of-no-return-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1970-b3-size-36-51-cm-q36","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}