{"product_id":"shaolin-temple-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1982-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n182-copy","title":"“The Shaolin Temple” \/ 「少林寺」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1982, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) A273","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"340\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed for the Japanese release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eThe Shaolin Temple \/ 「少林寺」\u003c\/strong\u003e, the landmark 1982 martial arts film that marked the screen debut of \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eJet Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited under his birth name \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eLi Lianjie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eA defining work of modern martial arts cinema, The Shaolin Temple became an extraordinary international success and introduced audiences to a new level of authentic Chinese wushu performed by genuine martial arts champions rather than conventional screen fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eSet during the turbulent transition from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSui dynasty to the Tang dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows a young man whose father is murdered by the forces of a ruthless general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eAfter escaping to the legendary Shaolin Temple, he takes the name \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eJue Yuan\u003c\/strong\u003e and begins training under the monks. Through discipline and rigorous martial arts practice, he develops the skills needed to defend the temple, resist the general’s forces, and seek justice for his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eChang Hsin-yen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the screenplay was written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eSze-to On and Lu Shau-chang\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cast includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eJet Li, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui, Ding Lan, and Hu Jianqiang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe film was celebrated for employing elite Chinese wushu practitioners and national-level martial arts champions. Its combat sequences therefore possess an unusual degree of speed, precision, and technical authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eThe Shaolin Temple became a major commercial phenomenon throughout Asia and helped transform both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eJet Li into an international star\u003c\/strong\u003e and the historic Shaolin Temple in Henan into a globally recognised cultural destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eThe poster uses a bold, layered action composition centred on a young \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eJet Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown airborne while delivering a powerful flying kick toward the left side of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eBehind him, the upper background presents the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003epagoda forest of the Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising against dramatic mountains and a luminous sky. The imagery immediately connects the film’s martial arts spectacle with its sacred historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eThe centre-right section contains a large rectangular film still showing a group of Shaolin monks practising coordinated fighting forms inside the temple courtyard. Smaller action figures are arranged along the left edge, adding further movement and emphasizing the film’s range of authentic wushu techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eThe large orange headline across the top reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e「天よ轟け！大地よ揺るげ！いま《本物》の迫力が噴き上がる！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003e“Roar, heavens! Shake, earth! Now the power of the real thing erupts!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003eThe smaller black text beneath highlights the film’s scale and martial arts authenticity, referring to the defence of Shaolin Temple, the young fighters facing thousands of enemies, and the use of genuine Chinese martial arts champions rather than conventional stunt performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eThe English title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003e“THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eappears in angular outlined lettering across the centre of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eThe lower section is dominated by the monumental Japanese title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e「少林寺」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003erendered in an intense red-to-orange gradient. The kanji are exceptionally large and forceful, giving the poster an immediate and commanding display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003eA silhouetted cavalry charge runs along the lower edge beneath the title, followed by the detailed Japanese cast, production, and distribution credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003eRelease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eThis poster was printed for the film’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical release in 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e and distributed in Japan by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003eToho-Towa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eIt is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003eoriginal period Japanese cinema poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly attractive example, with vivid colour, strong imagery, clear typography, and excellent overall display impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eThere are light signs of age and handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster from this period, but overall it presents extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eReference: A273.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003eoriginal 1982 Japanese theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4223\"\u003eIt is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003eover 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4266\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4266\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57060353212794,"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-2026-07-12T111403.199.jpg?v=1783822617","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/shaolin-temple-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1982-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n182-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}