“The Man, the Woman and the Money” (女と男と金), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1969, Pamela Tiffin & Marcello Mastroianni, B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) — ZA47

An original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1969 Japanese release of The Man, the Woman and the Money. Dominated by a large portrait of Pamela Tiffin, the design combines warm golden tones, playful photographic panels and colourful Japanese lettering in a distinctive example of late-1960s film advertising.

Film background

Released in Japan on 29 November 1969 through MGM, the Italian comedy stars Marcello Mastroianni, Pamela Tiffin and Virna Lisi. The Japanese campaign credits Luciano Salce as director, Carlo Ponti as producer and Nino Rota for the music.

The story follows the increasingly absurd consequences of a husband’s attempts to escape his wife’s extravagant spending. Moving between marital comedy and far-fetched adventure, it reflects the period’s taste for glamorous settings, romantic intrigue and satire directed at money and desire.

Poster design

A reclining portrait of Tiffin fills the background, her blonde hair and the surrounding fabric creating a largely continuous field of gold and amber. Over this, a rectangular montage presents scenes of romance, comedy and luxury in contrasting pastel colours.

The montage is arranged like a gift parcel, complete with a drawn ribbon and a small hanging “FOR HAREM” tag. Its black divisions provide a geometric counterpoint to the expansive background photograph.

At the lower right, the Japanese title is set in oversized red, blue, orange and white characters, with the English title printed beneath. The MGM lion emblem anchors the bottom corner.

The result is a lively composition that brings together star portraiture, fashion imagery and the film’s playful promotional language.

Condition

Excellent condition. The reverse shows the minor fold lines and some surface wear more clearly. The imagery retains attractive colour and strong display presence.

Please examine the accompanying photographs as part of the condition description.

This is an original vintage Japanese cinema poster, not a reproduction or modern reprint.

Approximately 57 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.

Stock reference: ZA47