{"product_id":"stray-dog-野良犬-original-japanese-re-release-movie-poster-1962-toho-very-rare-theatre-used-condition-b2-size-51-73-cm-o207","title":"“Stray Dog” (野良犬), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1962, Toho, Very Rare, Theatre Used Condition, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O207","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheatrical re-release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStray Dog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (野良犬), Akira Kurosawa’s acclaimed 1949 crime thriller. Starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakashi Shimura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeiko Awaji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film combines an urgent police investigation with a vivid portrait of postwar Tokyo, establishing an important early landmark of Japanese crime cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is theatre used, with minor pinholes, handling creases and some edge wear and surface rubbing. Please look closely at the additional imagery provided. We have taken the condition into account when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStray Dog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows inexperienced detective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurakami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, played by Mifune, whose service pistol is stolen on a crowded bus during a sweltering Tokyo summer. When the weapon is used in violent crimes, his search becomes increasingly desperate. Working alongside the seasoned detective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, played by Shimura, he follows a trail through the city’s streets and criminal underworld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe investigation develops into an examination of responsibility, desperation and the uneasy relationship between policeman and criminal. Kurosawa uses the oppressive heat and the hardships of postwar life to build tension, while the contrast between Mifune’s anxious young detective and Shimura’s experienced colleague gives the film its emotional centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is dominated by an intense close-up of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his sweat-covered face immediately conveying the heat and strain of the investigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakashi Shimura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands at right holding a cigarette and hat, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeiko Awaji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears seated below. The colour photographic montage brings the three principal performers together against a background of deep shadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large red title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e野良犬\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e runs down the left side, outlined in white. Across the top, the poster announces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「巨匠黒沢明監督の代表作！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A defining work by master director Akira Kurosawa!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical advertising copy at right reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「七つの兇弾！大群衆の中に殺人犯を追う刑事！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Seven deadly bullets! A detective pursues a murderer through the crowds!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roundel appears at upper right, with prominent yellow cast lettering below. The printed wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「1949年度作品」 — “A 1949 production”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the film’s original production year; this poster belongs to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1962 theatrical re-release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent — theatre used condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photos; they show the exact poster for sale, including both the front and reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1962 re-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57517771129210,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornaments2026-11-04-19-15.jpg?v=1793787316","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/stray-dog-%e9%87%8e%e8%89%af%e7%8a%ac-original-japanese-re-release-movie-poster-1962-toho-very-rare-theatre-used-condition-b2-size-51-73-cm-o207","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}