{"product_id":"star-wars-スター-ウォーズ-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1982-b2-size-51-73-cm-e299","title":"“Star Wars” \/ 「スター・ウォーズ」, Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1982, Japanese-Language Version, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) E299","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"315\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Japanese re-release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eStar Wars \/ 「スター・ウォーズ」\u003c\/strong\u003e, later retitled \u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eOne of the most important science-fiction films ever made, \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e transformed modern cinema through its mythic storytelling, groundbreaking visual effects, iconic characters, and John Williams’ unforgettable score. This Japanese re-release poster is especially desirable, featuring the classic heroic artwork, bold Japanese presentation, and explicit promotion of the film’s Academy Award success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eOriginally released in \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e follows Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2 as they battle Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire’s planet-destroying Death Star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eWritten and directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eGeorge Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film became a worldwide phenomenon and launched one of the most influential franchises in cinema history. 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The orange \u003cstrong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e「日本語版」\u003c\/strong\u003e mark clearly identifies this as the Japanese-language version. At lower left, the gold Oscar statuette and red Japanese text promote the film’s major Academy Award success, reinforcing the film’s international prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eThe overall design is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eclassic, iconic, and highly collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining one of cinema’s most famous poster images with distinctive Japanese release typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eRelease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eThis poster was printed for the film’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e1982 Japanese theatrical re-release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eIt is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eoriginal period Japanese cinema poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong and highly displayable example, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eattractive colour, clean central artwork, sharp title treatment, and excellent overall visual impact\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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