{"product_id":"the-triple-cross-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-b2-size-copy","title":"“The Triple Cross” (いつかギラギラする日), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1992, Kinji Fukasaku \/ Kenichi Hagiwara, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T67","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 1992 first release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Triple Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eいつかギラギラする日\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItsuka Giragira Suru Hi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Released by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku on 12 September 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film marked Kinji Fukasaku’s return to contemporary crime action, bringing together veteran criminals, reckless younger accomplices and an escalating series of betrayals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinji Fukasaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenichi Hagiwara, Kazuya Kimura and Keiko Oginome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a supporting cast including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonny Chiba, Renji Ishibashi, Yoshio Harada and Yumi Takigawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The story follows a group of robbers targeting an armoured vehicle carrying an expected ¥200 million in hotel takings. When the haul proves to be only ¥50 million, the partnership disintegrates, setting off a violent pursuit through Hokkaido. Gun battles, destructive car chases and shifting loyalties give the film its relentless momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster concentrates this energy into a dramatic photographic montage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bleached-haired Kazuya Kimura fires a handgun across the composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeiko Oginome in vivid red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaning above him. The brilliant muzzle flash cuts through a dark blue-green background, drawing the eye toward the oversized title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenichi Hagiwara’s wide-eyed face, with a dressing across his nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appears behind a windscreen fractured by bullet impacts. The radiating cracks connect the lower portrait to the violence above, giving the design an immediate sense of danger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold Japanese title lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fills the left side, balanced by an equally forceful red slogan with white edging along the right. White cast and production credits occupy the lower-right section, prominently naming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproducer Kazuyoshi Okuyama and director Kinji Fukasaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking vertical tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「頭蓋骨まで熱くなる。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It’ll set your skull burning.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bold colour contrasts, fractured glass and confrontational photography make this an expressive example of early-1990s Japanese action publicity. It is particularly appealing for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinji Fukasaku, Kenichi Hagiwara, Sonny Chiba and Japanese crime cinema\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\u003eSome edge creasing and small surface abrasions are visible, particularly along the left margin, with handling wrinkles and gentle paper undulation visible on the reverse. The colours remain strong and the main imagery 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, reverse and detail image\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: T67.\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 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":57319678050682,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-29T070409.967.jpg?v=1790633077","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-triple-cross-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-b2-size-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}