“The Goonies” / 「グーニーズ」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1985, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) A300

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the first Japanese release of The Goonies / 「グーニーズ」, Richard Donner’s beloved 1985 adventure film, presented by Steven Spielberg and written by Chris Columbus.

Featuring the celebrated campaign artwork of Drew Struzan, this is one of the most recognisable and sought-after movie poster designs of the 1980s.

Film background

The film follows a group of children living in the “Goon Docks” neighbourhood of Astoria, Oregon, whose homes are threatened by a proposed country-club development.

While exploring an attic, the group discovers an old Spanish treasure map belonging to the legendary pirate One-Eyed Willy. Hoping to find enough treasure to save their neighbourhood, the children begin following the map through abandoned buildings, subterranean tunnels, booby traps, and vast hidden caverns.

Their adventure becomes increasingly dangerous when they encounter the Fratelli family, a group of escaped criminals who pursue them through the underground passages.

Directed by Richard Donner, the film was produced from a story by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by Chris Columbus.

The cast includes Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Anne Ramsey, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano, and John Matuszak.

The Goonies became a major commercial success and one of the defining family-adventure films of the 1980s. Its combination of friendship, danger, comedy, and childhood independence has given it an enduring international following.

Poster design

The poster uses Drew Struzan’s extraordinary illustrated composition, centred on a precarious chain of characters suspended above a vast underground drop.

At the top, Brand, played by Josh Brolin, desperately grips a rocky stalactite while the other members of the group hang from one another below him. Andy, Data, Mouth, Chunk, Mikey, and the remaining Goonies form a descending human chain through the centre of the image.

The dramatic vertical arrangement creates an immediate sense of peril and movement, while the glowing orange and gold background evokes torchlight, buried treasure, and the mysterious subterranean world beneath Astoria.

A faded antique treasure map runs diagonally through the lower-left background, connecting the character imagery directly to the film’s central quest.

The large white headline across the top reads:

「さあ一緒に《グーニーズ》しよう！」

“Come on, let’s do The Goonies together!”

The Japanese title:

「グーニーズ」

is rendered in enormous red block lettering across the lower-right portion of the poster, with a small skull emblem incorporated into the final character.

The original English title:

“THE GOONIES”

appears beneath it in green lettering.

Above the title appears:

「スチーブン・スピルバーグ提供」

“Steven Spielberg presents.”

Below it reads:

「リチャード・ドナー作品」

“A Richard Donner film.”

The lower-right section contains the Japanese cast and production credits, together with the Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. logos.

The combination of Struzan’s detailed illustration, the dramatic vertical composition, and the bold Japanese typography gives this poster exceptional display impact.

Artist note

The artwork is by legendary American illustrator Drew Struzan, whose hand-painted campaigns include some of the most famous posters in modern cinema.

His work for The Goonies is especially celebrated for transforming the film’s ensemble cast and adventure premise into a single, instantly readable image of danger, teamwork, and youthful excitement.

Release note

This poster was printed for the film’s original Japanese theatrical release in 1985 and distributed in Japan by Warner Bros.

It is a standard Japanese B2-size theatrical poster, measuring approximately:

51.5 × 72.8 cm / 20 × 28.7 inches

It is an original period Japanese cinema poster, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.

Condition

Excellent+ condition. An exceptionally attractive example, with vivid colour, sharp illustrated detail, clear typography, and outstanding overall display impact.

There are only very light signs of age or handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster from 1985.

Reference: A300.

Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.

This is an original 1985 Japanese theatrical poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is now over 40 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.