{"product_id":"the-miracle-worker-奇跡の人-original-japanese-movie-poster-1980-patty-duke-astin-melissa-gilbert-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t71","title":"“The Miracle Worker” (奇跡の人), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1980, Patty Duke Astin \/ Melissa Gilbert, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T71","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1980 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Miracle Worker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, released in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e奇跡の人\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiseki no Hito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Originally produced for American television in 1979, this adaptation received a Japanese theatrical release through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNippon Herald Films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Aaron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a teleplay by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e based on his own stage play, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatty Duke Astin and Melissa Gilbert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana Muldaur and Charles Siebert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It follows the relationship between Helen Keller, who is deafblind, and her teacher Anne Sullivan, whose determination helps Helen understand the connection between language and the world around her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casting gives this adaptation a particularly meaningful connection to the earlier film: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatty Duke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who won an Academy Award for playing Helen in the 1962 version, returns here as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnne Sullivan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, opposite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelissa Gilbert as Helen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their performances place the developing bond between teacher and pupil at the centre of the drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper-left section features a tender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour photograph of Sullivan and Helen embracing beside the water pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, their hands clasped together. The photograph gives the design an immediate emotional focus, while the surrounding pale background leaves generous space for the credits and typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater-pump silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enclosed within a narrow rectangular border, appears beside the English production credits. This simple emblem recalls the story’s pivotal moment of understanding, connecting the graphic design directly to the scene pictured alongside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous English title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“THE MIRACLE WORKER,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the centre and lower section. Its letters contain contrasting shades of green divided by diagonal shapes, creating subtle movement within the otherwise orderly layout. The black Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「奇跡の人」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits below, with further Japanese credits along the bottom margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white tagline on the turquoise band reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「あなたの心にふれてみせるわ。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I will reach your heart.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional promotional copy recalls the unforgettable word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Water”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and presents the film as a new screen interpretation of the familiar story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of intimate photography, symbolic imagery and expansive lettering makes this an appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, literary adaptations and Japanese film poster typography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal and vertical fold lines and light handling creases are visible, together with minor edge wear and light age toning. The photograph and green title retain strong colour, and the poster presents well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T71.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were produced for theatrical display. Their distinctive combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy offer a fascinating record of how films were presented to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57331546653050,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-01T114845.814.jpg?v=1790822979","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-miracle-worker-%e5%a5%87%e8%b7%a1%e3%81%ae%e4%ba%ba-original-japanese-movie-poster-1980-patty-duke-astin-melissa-gilbert-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t71","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}