{"product_id":"taxi-taxi-original-japanese-movie-poster-1998-b2-size-51-73-cm-e268-copy","title":"“Taxi 4” \/ 「TAXi④」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 2007, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) U41","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e printed for the 2007 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxi 4 \/ 「TAXi④」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGérard Krawczyk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and written and produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuc Besson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 August 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fourth instalment in the French action-comedy series reunites its familiar partnership of a fearless taxi driver and an accident-prone police inspector, taking their adventures from Marseille to Monaco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese poster concentrates on the film’s principal attraction: Daniel’s modified white Peugeot seemingly flying above the Mediterranean coastline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story returns to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Marseille’s exceptionally gifted taxi driver, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉmilien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the well-meaning police inspector whose professional ambitions repeatedly collide with his clumsiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth men are now fathers, but their domestic routines are interrupted when the Marseille police receive a particularly dangerous assignment: guarding a notorious international criminal nicknamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the Belgian monster.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite elaborate precautions, the prisoner escapes with help from his accomplices and Émilien’s mistakes. Determined to recover the fugitive and restore his reputation, Émilien turns to Daniel for assistance. Their pursuit takes them beyond Marseille and into Monaco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel’s distinctive white taxi is now a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeugeot 407\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing a new vehicle to the series’ combination of motoring spectacle, police farce, and extravagant action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeanwhile, Commissioner Gibert’s overconfidence adds further confusion, while Émilien’s wife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e undertakes an undercover operation within the criminal gang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film was directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGérard Krawczyk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from a screenplay by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuc Besson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who also served as producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal cast includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamy Naceri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrédéric Diefenthal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernard Farcy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma Sjöberg \/ Emma Wiklund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Luc Couchard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Christophe Bouvet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking Japanese poster uses an extreme low-angle perspective to create an immediate sensation of speed, height, and impending freefall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel’s white Peugeot dominates the composition. Viewed from behind and below, the vehicle appears suspended above a steep coastal road, exposing its wheels and underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized rear spoiler, twin exhausts, Peugeot emblem, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e407\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e badge emphasise the car’s identity and performance modifications. Sweeping streaks of colour behind the bodywork heighten the impression of acceleration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the airborne vehicle, Monaco’s tightly packed buildings, harbours, and coastline stretch towards the brilliant blue Mediterranean. The tilted horizon and sharply descending road exaggerate the apparent height of the jump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm fronds enter from the upper right, while bright sunlight and lens flare give the image a distinctly Riviera atmosphere. Cool blues and turquoise contrast with the warm road surface and gold title lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold yellow headline across the top reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「モナコへ爆走ダイブ！敵は国際指名手配犯!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A high-speed dive into Monaco! The enemy is an internationally wanted criminal!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“TAXi 4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoccupies the lower section. The word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“TAXi”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in metallic gold lettering, with a large silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enclosed within a circular emblem. Strong perspective makes the lettering appear to sit directly on the road beneath the flying car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prominent production credit below reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「製作・脚本：リュック・ベッソン」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Produced and written by Luc Besson.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower right carries the bold yellow release announcement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“8.25 ROADSHOW”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom margin contains the cast and production credits, Japanese distribution information for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsmik Ace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the original campaign website address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an energetic piece of Japanese action-film advertising, bringing together the franchise’s signature white taxi, coastal setting, and exaggerated sense of speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good+ condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster retains vivid colour, clear photographic detail, and strong overall display impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two visible horizontal folds, with light wear along the fold lines. Please examine the front and reverse photographs for the full condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these signs of handling, the central image remains highly effective, and the poster will display very well once framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: U41.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 2007 Japanese 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now over 19 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":57336202592634,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-02T081045.165.jpg?v=1790896257","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/taxi-taxi-original-japanese-movie-poster-1998-b2-size-51-73-cm-e268-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}