{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-pink-panther-ピンク-パンサー2-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1975-b2-size-51-73-cm-c221","title":"“The Return of the Pink Panther” (ピンク・パンサー2), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1975, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1975 for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eThe Return of the Pink Panther\u003c\/strong\u003e (ピンク・パンサー2), Blake Edwards’s stylish comedy-mystery starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"337\"\u003ePeter Sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eChristopher Plummer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eCatherine Schell\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eHerbert Lom\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film marked the triumphant return of Sellers to the role of Inspector Jacques Clouseau and helped relaunch the Pink Panther series for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eReleased in 1975, \u003cem data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eThe Return of the Pink Panther\u003c\/em\u003e brought back the jewel-thief-and-detective formula that had made the earlier films so beloved, with Sellers once again at the centre as the gloriously incompetent Clouseau. Directed by Blake Edwards, the film follows the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond and Clouseau’s chaotic pursuit of the culprit across Europe and the Middle East. With its blend of slapstick, elegant production design, and Henry Mancini’s instantly recognisable music, it remains one of the most popular entries in the entire series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThis is a superb and highly characterful Japanese release design. Rather than relying on a conventional photographic montage, the poster is dominated by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003elarge illustrated Pink Panther figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in vivid pink with cane and top hat, instantly giving the sheet charm, humour, and exceptional wall presence. Around him are circular stills of Peter Sellers and key scenes from the film, along with small comic illustrations that reinforce the mischievous tone. The bold blue Japanese title across the centre works beautifully against the pale background, making this a particularly playful and attractive country-of-origin poster for one of the series’ defining films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eIt is almost 50 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2325\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56808867889530,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-04-15T183202.865.jpg?v=1776245589","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-return-of-the-pink-panther-%e3%83%94%e3%83%b3%e3%82%af-%e3%83%91%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc2-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1975-b2-size-51-73-cm-c221","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}