{"product_id":"the-stranglers-of-bombay-ボンベイの虐殺団-陰母神カーリー-original-japanese-movie-poster-1961-hammer-films-terence-fisher-very-rare-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t120","title":"“The Stranglers of Bombay” (ボンベイの虐殺団／陰母神カーリー), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1961, Hammer Films \/ Terence Fisher, Very Rare, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T120","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1961 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stranglers of Bombay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerence Fisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer Films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 October 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film was distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerald\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose name and emblem appear along the bottom edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese campaign gives the film a particularly forceful presentation, combining an ominous sculptural face, scenes of violence and enormous red lettering. It is a striking example of how Japanese distributors promoted Hammer’s early productions, with a design that places the film firmly within the realm of horror and sensational adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in nineteenth-century India, the story follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain Harry Lewis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, played by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuy Rolfe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as he investigates disappearances linked to a murderous secret organisation. Resistance from his superiors leaves him increasingly isolated as he attempts to uncover the conspiracy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank and George Pastell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also star.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film brings Fisher’s command of suspense to a historical adventure setting. Its depiction of organised murder and ritual terror gives it a different character from Hammer’s familiar supernatural subjects. The screenplay is by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Zelag Goodman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Bernard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s background is dominated by a monumental, green-black image of the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKali idol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its stern features emerging through a smoky montage. At upper right, a bare-chested figure holds a length of cloth, introducing the method of killing referenced in the English title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the lower half, overlapping scenes depict confrontation, restraint and victims in peril. Smaller images at the upper right and lower left extend the narrative, giving the design the dense, dramatic character of early Japanese horror advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous red title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「陰母神カーリー」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e runs down the left side, accompanied by the yellow wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ボンベイの虐殺団」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The contrast between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escarlet, bright yellow and dark green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates exceptional visual impact, while the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“THE STRANGLERS OF BOMBAY”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in pale blue at centre-right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow promotional line along the right edge reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「首を絞め肌を焼く恐怖の虐殺鬼！身の毛もよだつ怪奇戦慄篇！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Terrifying killers who strangle and burn! A hair-raising tale of horror and terror!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper-left \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「メガスコープ」—“Megascope”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e billing further records the film’s Japanese theatrical presentation. Although the film itself was photographed in black and white, the poster uses colour throughout its montage to heighten the atmosphere and distinguish the individual scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its imposing central imagery, bold Japanese lettering and unusually intense composition, this is a compelling example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer Films, Terence Fisher, British horror and early Japanese genre posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+ to Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handling creases and light edge wear are visible, with age toning and scattered marks on the reverse. The front retains strong colour, clear lettering and excellent overall display impact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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: T120.\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 preserve 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":57347488285050,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T095321.773.jpg?v=1791161616","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-stranglers-of-bombay-%e3%83%9c%e3%83%b3%e3%83%99%e3%82%a4%e3%81%ae%e8%99%90%e6%ae%ba%e5%9b%a3-%e9%99%b0%e6%af%8d%e7%a5%9e%e3%82%ab%e3%83%bc%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc-original-japanese-movie-poster-1961-hammer-films-terence-fisher-very-rare-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t120","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}