{"product_id":"shark-sharks-and-men-シャーク-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1976-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n192a","title":"“Shark! \/ Sharks and Men” (シャーク！), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1976, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) N192A","description":"\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id=\"d04a1f5f-9734-493a-a6b0-f3de7c8d459f\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-pro\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"273dc089-6e53-457e-98c2-08331810a1df\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the first Japanese release of Shark!\u003c\/strong\u003e (シャーク！), the Italian-Japanese shock documentary also known internationally as \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eSharks and Men\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eUomini e Squali\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film was directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eBruno Vailati\u003c\/strong\u003e and released in Japan by \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eToho-Towa\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1976. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eReleased in Japan during the mid-1970s boom for shark and nature-shock cinema, \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eShark!\u003c\/strong\u003e was marketed as a dramatic “human versus shark” documentary, combining underwater photography, danger spectacle, and sensational theatrical presentation. The Japanese campaign positioned the film as an intense marine shock documentary, following the global fascination with sharks in the wake of \u003cem data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e and related ocean-thriller publicity of the period. The soundtrack was by \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eDaniele Patucchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose music for \u003cem data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eSharks and Men \/ Uomini e Squali\u003c\/em\u003e was issued in Japan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eA spectacular and highly dramatic Japanese poster dominated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003etwo enormous great white sharks\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted with sweeping movement and tremendous theatrical force. The upper shark surges upward from the water, jaws open, while a diver drifts helplessly nearby. Below, a second shark tears through a broken cage structure, creating a violent diagonal composition filled with spray, blood, and underwater chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThe poster’s title treatment is especially strong: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eSHARK!\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in jagged blue lettering at upper right, paired with the bold yellow Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eシャーク！\u003c\/strong\u003e. The top copy promises a deadly struggle between man and shark, while the lower credits identify the work as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003ecolour shock documentary\u003c\/strong\u003e. The artwork is by the noted Japanese illustrator \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eSusumu Masukawa\u003c\/strong\u003e (増川進), whose dynamic, painterly poster work is prized by collectors and survives on only a limited number of known titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eRarity and significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eOriginal Japanese shark and nature-shock posters from the 1970s are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples with such powerful custom artwork. This B2 is especially desirable because of its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003elarge-scale painted great white imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e, its connection to the Japanese exploitation-documentary market of the period, and its signed\/attributed artwork by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eSusumu Masukawa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eFor collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eJapanese horror, exploitation, creature-feature, documentary-shock cinema, and shark-related film posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an exceptional display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e50 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\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\/article\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56915742589306,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-22T073711.783.jpg?v=1779403062","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/shark-sharks-and-men-%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a3%e3%83%bc%e3%82%af-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1976-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n192a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}