{"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","title":"“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","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1957 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Immortal Garrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nearly seventy years old, this rare surviving example retains an attached \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod theatre snipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, recording the local programme for which it was displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1956 Soviet war drama depicts the defence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrest Fortress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZakhar Agranenko and Eduard Tisse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a screenplay by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKonstantin Simonov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film follows the soldiers and families caught within the besieged fortress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo sheets arranged vertically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Japanese design makes dramatic use of the tall tatekan format. A foreshortened gun barrel projects towards the viewer above a battlefield montage, while large portraits and a standing soldier carry the composition down the sheet. The oversized red Japanese title runs along the left, balanced by turquoise cast lettering and red promotional copy on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower margin names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNikkatsu and Eihai as joint distributors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its attached theatre announcement adds a particularly appealing connection to the poster’s original use. The snipe reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「同時上映 インカ王国の秘宝／10日▶16日／中劇」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Also showing: The Treasure of the Inca Kingdom \/ 10th–16th \/ Chūgeki.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe venue is identified by the abbreviated name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChūgeki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the month and year are not printed on the snipe. This surviving addition preserves the local double-bill announcement alongside the main poster artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor framing, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esnipe can be folded behind the poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if a cleaner presentation is preferred. Removal can also be considered by a paper conservator if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good for its age and format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster shows age toning, scattered marks, folds and handling creases, with edge wear, small tears and areas of paper loss along the upper edge. The join between the two sheets is visible, with joining material on the reverse. The principal imagery and bold red title retain strong visual impact, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe poster should display very well once framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTB tatekan format: approximately 51 × 145 cm, excluding the attached snipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout STB (Tatekan) posters\u003cbr\u003eJapanese STB \/ tatekan posters were tall standing-board advertisements, printed in two pieces to be pasted together vertically for cinema display, typically measuring around 20 × 58 inches. Because they were made for prominent theatrical use rather than long-term preservation, survival rates are dramatically lower than for standard posters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57286451102074,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_2_d8863afc-22ae-45c6-99fe-6d3333236ad5.jpg?v=1789867049","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","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}