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š¦Tarzan the Ape Man ā 1981 ā Original Japanese B2 Poster | Plakat | 51 Ć 73 cm
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š¦ Tarzan the Ape Man ā 1981 ā Original Japanese B2 Poster
Hollywood Jungle Epic in Japanese Cinematic Style
| Offset Lithograph | 51 Ć 73 cm | Japan
š¬ Introduction
This original Japanese B2 poster for "Tarzan the Ape Man" (1981) is a vivid artifact of cross-cultural cinema marketing at the dawn of the video era. The design centers on a dynamic, action-charged tableau: Tarzan (Miles OāKeeffe) and Jane (Bo Derek) swing through a lush, impressionistic jungle, their figures rendered with a sense of movement and immediacy that captures the filmās blend of romance, peril, and exotic spectacle. Surrounding the central image, a montage of stillsāelephants, wild landscapes, and colonial explorersāevokes the filmās adventurous spirit and dramatic encounters. The composition is anchored by bold, oversized Japanese title lettering at the base, while vertical kanji text adds a distinctly local flavor, making the poster a striking fusion of Western pop iconography and Japanese graphic sensibility.
āØ Why It Matters
"Tarzan the Ape Man" (1981) occupies a unique place in the Tarzan filmography, remembered for its controversial casting of Bo Derek and its adult-oriented, sensual reinterpretation of the classic jungle narrative. Japanese posters for Western blockbusters of this era are highly prized for their unique artwork and localized design, often diverging significantly from their US or European counterparts. This B2 format piece, distributed by MGM and CIC, exemplifies the Japanese approach to international cinema marketingāemphasizing both star power and the exotic, adventurous themes that resonated with local audiences. For collectors, the posterās rarity is enhanced by its original release status and the enduring crossover appeal of Tarzan as a pop culture icon, as well as the cult stardom of Bo Derek in early 1980s cinema. The dynamic layout, saturated color palette, and period-specific typography make this a prime example of Japanese film poster design, reflecting both the global reach of Hollywood and the distinct visual language of Japanese print culture.
š Poster Details
- Year: 1981
- Country: Japan
- Size: 51 Ć 73 cm
- Format: Japanese B2
- Studio / Publisher: MGM / CIC
š Condition
-Very good vintage condition
-Sharp corners, vibrant colors, no creases
-Frames beautifully
-little stains in the corner
Please take a look at the images, what you see is what you get!
Please take a look at the images, what you see is what you get!
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight73 cmWidth51 cmSigns of usageStains
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 ā¢ 10 sales