{"product_id":"zatoichi-and-the-fugitives-zatochi-hatashi-jo-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1969-b2-size-51-x-73cm-copy","title":"“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","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 1968 first release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZatoichi and the Fugitives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZatōichi Hatashijō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 August 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film is the eighteenth entry in Shintaro Katsu’s celebrated Zatoichi series. This dynamic design combines a commanding central portrait with multiple sword-fighting images and oversized red lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimiyoshi Yasuda\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 stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShintaro Katsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakashi Shimura, Yumiko Nogawa and Kyosuke Machida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wandering blind swordsman arrives in a town where a criminal gang shelters dangerous fugitives and exploits workers at a local silk mill. His friendship with a doctor, played by Shimura, draws him into a violent confrontation with the men controlling the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsu with his drawn sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the lower half. His lowered eyes, concentrated expression and perspiring face create a tense, immediate focal point, while the blade cuts diagonally upwards through the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove him, repeated action photographs show Zatoichi poised to strike and turning into combat. Smaller figures tumble and fall across the pale background, creating a sense of movement around the larger portraits. White lightning branches across the dark upper section, reinforcing the threat announced by the yellow promotional text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous red title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「座頭市果し状」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, runs vertically down the right side, its rough brushwork edged in white. Small reading guides accompany the characters, while supporting cast portraits and blue credits fill the lower corners. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the upper left, with the studio’s name printed vertically along the left margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prominent yellow tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「稲妻と共に襲う殺し屋集団！短銃が迫り、手裏剣が飛ぶ！ふくろ鼠の座頭市！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A band of killers attacks with the lightning! Pistols close in, throwing stars fly! Zatoichi is trapped like a cornered rat!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of concentrated portraiture, scattered combat imagery and forceful red typography gives this poster a distinctive presence. It is an appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShintaro Katsu, the Zatoichi series, Daiei cinema and Japanese swordplay films\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 handling creases and scattered small marks are visible, particularly on the reverse. The front retains bold 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: T78.\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. Produced for cinema promotion, these single-sheet posters preserve the distinctive artwork, typography and advertising approaches of Japanese film exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319525319034,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-29T062438.832.jpg?v=1790630719","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/zatoichi-and-the-fugitives-zatochi-hatashi-jo-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1969-b2-size-51-x-73cm-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}