{"product_id":"too-late-the-hero-燃える戦場-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-73-cm-t36","title":"“Too Late the Hero” (燃える戦場), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — T36","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 poster printed in 1970 for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Late the Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Robert Aldrich’s uncompromising Second World War drama. Released in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e燃える戦場 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoeru Senjō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, “The Burning Battlefield”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Caine, Cliff Robertson and Ken Takakura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Henry Fonda in a supporting role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet on a Pacific island during the Second World War, the story follows an Allied patrol sent through hostile jungle to destroy a Japanese communications post. As the mission unravels, tensions within the group become as dangerous as the enemy pursuing them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dirty Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aldrich again examines reluctant soldiers, flawed leadership and the uncertain boundary between courage and survival. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Takakura’s role as the Japanese commander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the film a particularly strong connection to Japanese cinema, reflected in his prominent placement on this poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic photographic montage places \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Caine and Cliff Robertson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above Takakura, surrounded by explosions, smoke and combat imagery. A machine gun cuts diagonally through the composition, while the tropical coastline along the bottom establishes the Pacific setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「燃える戦場」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the lower half in vivid red lettering with deep black shadows. A small yellow English title emblem provides a sharp contrast, while turquoise cast names balance the fiery imagery above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, the blunt tagline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「戦争！それは殺し合いだ！」—“War! It means killing one another!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the film’s harsh outlook. An imposing example of Japanese war-film advertising, with particular appeal for collectors of Aldrich, Caine and Takakura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This poster was displayed at the time and another poster was affixed to the bottom edge - please see close up imagery provided. We have taken the condition into account when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs, including the detailed close-ups—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57459055657338,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-25T092545.173.jpg?v=1792887986","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/too-late-the-hero-%e7%87%83%e3%81%88%e3%82%8b%e6%88%a6%e5%a0%b4-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-73-cm-t36","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}