{"product_id":"zatoichi-and-the-fugitives-座頭市果し状-original-japanese-movie-poster-1968-shintaro-katsu-takashi-shimura-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t78-copy","title":"“Zatoichi the Outlaw” (座頭市牢破り), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1967, Shintaro Katsu \/ Rentaro Mikuni, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T79","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 1967 first release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZatoichi the Outlaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZatōichi Rōyaburi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 August 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film pairs Shintaro Katsu with Rentaro Mikuni in a story of deception, exploitation and revenge. This dramatic design brings the two stars together against a background of crashing waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sixteenth entry in the series, the film also marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first production from Katsu Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in collaboration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The blue lettering beside the title explicitly advertises this milestone, making the poster a particularly interesting record of Katsu’s expanding role in the production of his signature series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatsuo Yamamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with cinematography by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuo Miyagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film follows Zatoichi into a town where impoverished villagers are caught between rival gambling establishments. Mikuni plays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsagoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose apparent generosity conceals a ruthless scheme. The story combines swordplay with a pointed examination of debt, manipulation and the abuse of power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsu dominates the foreground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing a pale blue robe with his drawn blade extending diagonally across the composition. His tense expression and twisted stance convey the physical concentration of Zatoichi’s fighting style. Behind him, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikuni raises his sword overhead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his striped kimono introducing a contrasting pattern. Foaming surf and dark rocks fill the upper background, heightening the sense of confrontation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous red title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「座頭市牢破り」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, runs down the right side in rough brush lettering edged in white. Green credits identify the stars, producer and director, while pink cast lettering stretches across the bottom. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies the upper-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black promotional copy reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「逆斬り！曲斬り！おどり斬り！座頭市の痛快さをこの一篇に結集！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Reverse slashes! Trick slashes! Dancing slashes! All the thrills of Zatoichi brought together in this one film!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe close confrontation between the two leads, energetic sword diagonals and vivid typography give this poster a strong presence. Its connection to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsu Productions’ inaugural film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds particular appeal for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShintaro Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, the Zatoichi series and Japanese swordplay 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\u003eLight fold lines, handling creases and minor marks are visible, particularly on the reverse. The front retains vivid colour and strong overall presentation.\u003c\/span\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 size: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T79.\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\u003eB2 is a standard Japanese theatrical poster format, typically measuring around 51 × 73 cm. 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