{"product_id":"star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-73-cm-o243","title":"“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”, Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O243","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1983 for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003cem data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eStar Wars: Return of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e, issued in Japan under its original release title \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eジェダイの復讐\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by Richard Marquand from a story by George Lucas, the film was released in Japan on 2 July 1983 and brought the original \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy to its first conclusion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eReleased in 1983, \u003cem data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, with Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz. The story follows Luke Skywalker’s return to Tatooine to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, before building toward the climactic confrontation with Darth Vader and the Empire. In Japan, the film was distributed theatrically by 20th Century Fox. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eThis is a superb and highly recognisable original Japanese release design. The composition is dominated by a huge Imperial Star Destroyer advancing across space above the curve of a blue planet, with the Death Star looming at left and Darth Vader’s helmet emerging ominously at upper right. Around this central image are inset scenes of the Millennium Falcon, Rebel and Imperial space combat, Luke and Leia, Endor action, Han Solo, and the droids, all anchored by the bold turquoise-and-red Japanese title at the bottom. It is an exceptionally attractive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003ecountry-of-origin poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for the film, combining spectacle, character, and classic 1980s Japanese layout in a way that displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eVery Good. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster presents strongly overall, with rich colour and very good display appeal. There is light age-related handling and wear consistent with an original 1983 theatrical poster, including fold and storage wear, minor edge wear, and a small area of edge damage at the upper right. There is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003efelt-tip pen writing on the reverse that is visible from the front\u003c\/strong\u003e, most notably in the lower portion of the design; this has been taken into account in the pricing. Despite this, the poster still displays very well overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eIt is over 40 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56780247826810,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-04-09T181709.895.jpg?v=1775726357","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-73-cm-o243","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}