{"product_id":"the-immortal-garrison-不滅の守備隊-rare-original-japanese-movie-poster-1957-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-original-theatre-snipe-t18-copy","title":"“Ilya Muromets \/ The Sword and the Dragon” (豪勇イリヤ 巨竜と魔王征服), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1959, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T19","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 theatrical poster from the 1959 first-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Aleksandr Ptushko’s spectacular Soviet fantasy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlya Muromets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sword and the Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Distributed in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShintoho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this colourful design brings together a fire-breathing dragon, mounted warriors, fantastical characters and enormous red lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoris Andreyev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the legendary warrior Ilya Muromets and draws on Russian heroic folklore. Its story combines battles, supernatural adversaries and a confrontation with a three-headed dragon. The Japanese release followed on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27 March 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e豪勇イリヤ 巨竜と魔王征服\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster makes the monster spectacle its centrepiece: a huge green dragon stretches across the upper portion, breathing orange flame towards the towering Japanese title. Below, an armoured horseman, an elaborately helmeted ruler and a richly costumed woman form a dense montage above scenes of massed troops. Bright yellow promotional lettering runs down the left edge, balancing the bold red-and-white title on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「総天然色」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ソ連スコープ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e banners promote the colour and widescreen presentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「日本語解説版」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the Japanese narrated version, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「新東宝配給」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e credits Shintoho as distributor. These details give the sheet a distinctive place in the Japanese presentation of Soviet fantasy cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic fantasy, screen monsters, Soviet cinema and Japanese poster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with strong colours and an unusually dramatic composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sheet shows horizontal and vertical folds, creasing, surface wear and age toning. There are several minor edge tears and small nicks, particularly along the left edge and where folds meet the right edge. The principal imagery remains clear and vivid, and the poster should display very well once framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the close-ups and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B2, approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T19.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57286452937082,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments_86_f176fb1a-6c34-4877-804f-d19667b97908.jpg?v=1789867944","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-immortal-garrison-%e4%b8%8d%e6%bb%85%e3%81%ae%e5%ae%88%e5%82%99%e9%9a%8a-rare-original-japanese-movie-poster-1957-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-original-theatre-snipe-t18-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}