The Seven Samurai (Toho, 1954). Japanese B2 (20" X 28").. ...

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The Seven Samurai (Toho, 1954). Japanese B2 (20" X 28").
Toho studios of Japan had two projects in 1954 on which they "bet the farm." Had these two films not performed, given the expenditures the studio had undertaken, the studio would surely have closed. But, as it turns out, Gojira (Godzilla) and Seven Samurai did quite nicely. This remarkable original issue poster is in a near pristine state, except for a slight horizontal compression crease from storage. Country-of-origin posters have always been longed for by ardent collectors of this title, and the poster for this most beloved and critically acclaimed Akira Kurosawa film is one of the hardest to find from any of his works. It features a terrific image of the brilliant Toshiro Mifune in full warrior stance, surrounded by images from the film. There will be few opportunities to own such a true piece of important cinema history in this state. Rolled, Very Fine+.

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