Japanese, 1980, Original “Style A” B2 Theatrical Release Poster for Raging Bull, Framed

*Japanese, 1980, Original “Style A” B2 Theatrical Release Poster for Raging Bull, Framed*

An authentic, original Japanese “Style A” B2 theatrical release poster issued for the 1980 Japanese cinema premiere of Raging Bull, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro in his Academy Award-winning role as Jake LaMotta.

The poster features its classic high-contrast monochrome artwork, centered around the iconic close-up portrait of De Niro. Beneath the main image, supporting portraits of Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty are positioned against a stylized New York skyline backdrop.

The upper section displays the bold, original Japanese katakana title text “レイジング・ブル” (“Reijinguburu” / “Raging Bull”) printed in vivid red, alongside De Niro’s name rendered as “ロバート・デ・ニーロ”. A vertical yellow side panel carries a contemporary promotional quote from Newsweek magazine reading “本年最高のアメリカ映画” (“This year’s best American movie”), followed by “ニューズウィーク誌” (“Newsweek magazine”). The lower-left section preserves the complete original Japanese theatrical billing block. This includes Japanese-language cast and production credits, the classic United Artists “A Transamerica Company” logo, Japanese distributor identification for Unite Eiga, and the original Japanese Eirin (Eiga Rinri Kanri Iinkai) theatrical approval certification stamp numbered “55221”. The presence, typography, and precise layout of this boxed “映倫” Eirin mark are fully consistent with authentic theatrical-release printings from the 1980 window.

Presented within a later black frame under glass with a hanging cord to the reverse.

Approximate Measurements: Framed size: . 76.5 cm high x 54.5 cm wide.

History Note:
Raging Bull is widely regarded as one of the defining films of New Hollywood cinema and one of the greatest American motion pictures ever produced. Directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1980, the film chronicles the turbulent life and boxing career of Jake LaMotta. Japanese theatrical posters from this golden era of cinema are highly sought after by international collectors for their striking typography, alternative graphic design presentation, and distinctive regional distributor markings. Original B2 release posters bearing authentic Eirin approval stamps remain highly desirable anchor pieces within cinema memorabilia collecting circles.

*Condition*
The poster displays strongly overall with excellent visual impact. Light age-related handling wear, minor surface marks, and some visible waviness/creasing to the paper are present beneath the glass, entirely consistent with vintage theatrical display use. The frame shows general storage and handling wear. The backboard, hanging cord, and framing materials are later additions. Please inspect the provided photographs as an integral part of this condition report.

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