{"product_id":"the-widow-couderc-帰らざる夜明け-original-japanese-movie-poster-1972-alain-delon-simone-signoret-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-l137","title":"“The Widow Couderc” (帰らざる夜明け), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1972, Alain Delon \/ Simone Signoret, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) L137","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 1972 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Widow Couderc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Veuve Couderc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e帰らざる夜明け\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film opened in Japanese cinemas on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 September 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This example was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplayed in a cinema during its original release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving a tangible connection to the film’s Japanese exhibition history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierre Granier-Deferre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1971 French-Italian drama pairs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlain Delon and Simone Signoret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in an adaptation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Simenon’s novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Delon plays Jean, a fugitive who finds shelter and employment on the farm of an older widow. Their growing attachment offers both characters a fragile escape from loneliness, but family hostility, jealousy and the threat of discovery undermine their relationship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOttavia Piccolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also stars, with music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilippe Sarde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese design places \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelon’s enormous, closely cropped portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the centre of the campaign. His face fills almost the entire sheet, with his direct gaze providing its strongest visual focus. Dark hair and cool blue-green tones across the upper section gradually give way to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber, orange and golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, merging his features with a glowing sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dark band of clouds along the bottom completes the atmospheric composition. Above it, the Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「帰らざる夜明け」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Dawn of No Return”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—appears in sharply drawn purple lettering. Its elongated strokes contrast beautifully with the softness of the portrait and sunset colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, monochrome inset near the upper right shows an intimate scene from the film. Immediately below it, the English title is stacked as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“WIDOW COUDERC.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This compact arrangement gives the enormous portrait space to dominate while retaining a glimpse of the story’s romantic tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual printed detail appears directly above the English title: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlain Delon’s name is spelled “ALAIN DERON.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clearly visible on this example, the misspelling is an intriguing feature of its Japanese advertising design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese promotional passage reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「あの人は逝ってしまった…… あの美しい想い出を あかね色の空に残して――」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“He has gone… leaving those beautiful memories in the crimson sky—”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wording connects the warm colour treatment with the film’s themes of loss and remembrance. Japanese cast and production credits occupy the lower section, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGM distribution wording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its restrained composition, expressive colour and commanding portrait, this is a particularly attractive example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlain Delon, French cinema and Japanese film advertising of the early 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Previously displayed in a cinema at the time of release. Horizontal and vertical fold lines, handling creases and some edge wear are visible, particularly along the upper edge. The reverse shows light toning, minor marks and handwritten notations. The front retains strong colour and excellent visual impact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently.\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: L137.\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":57344504463738,"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-2026-10-04T152618.666.jpg?v=1791095205","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-widow-couderc-%e5%b8%b0%e3%82%89%e3%81%96%e3%82%8b%e5%a4%9c%e6%98%8e%e3%81%91-original-japanese-movie-poster-1972-alain-delon-simone-signoret-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-l137","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}