{"product_id":"the-king-of-comedy-キング-オブ-コメディ-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1984-martin-scorsese-robert-de-niro-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t21","title":"“The King of Comedy” (キング・オブ・コメディ), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1984, Martin Scorsese \/ Robert De Niro, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T21","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984 Japanese first release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Martin Scorsese’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe King of Comedy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku-Fuji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its striking composition places Robert De Niro’s aspiring comedian beneath enormous English lettering, capturing the film’s uneasy mixture of show-business ambition, fantasy and obsession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Scorsese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and written by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul D. Zimmerman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an unsuccessful comedian determined to secure a television appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Lewis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plays talk-show host Jerry Langford, whose encounters with Pupkin escalate into a kidnapping scheme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott and Shelley Hack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the principal supporting cast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design incorporates colour, monochrome and blue-tinted film stills within the oversized letters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“KING”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Below, De Niro stands in a bright red suit with both hands raised, isolated in a pool of light against a black background. His theatrical pose and sharply defined shadow convey Pupkin’s imagined moment of triumph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title appears in pale blue beneath the English lettering. Beside De Niro, the white vertical tagline translates as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rather than end up at rock bottom, I want to be king—even for just one night!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the bottom, the poster advertises the film as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983 Cannes Film Festival opening selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A smaller line records participation in Japan’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983 Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the credits identify Shochiku-Fuji as distributor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and classic American cinema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining bold typography with one of the film’s most recognisable promotional images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light handling creases, faint horizontal creasing and minor surface and edge wear are visible. The black background and vivid red central figure retain strong visual impact, and the poster should display beautifully once framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth photographs, including the 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 T21.\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":57286527549818,"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_88_d9363512-c52e-473d-b7b8-0919f3d78430.jpg?v=1789868645","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-king-of-comedy-%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0-%e3%82%aa%e3%83%96-%e3%82%b3%e3%83%a1%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1984-martin-scorsese-robert-de-niro-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t21","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}