THE SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) POSTER, JAPANESE

Film Posters of the 50s, Aurum Press Limited 2000, page 113

Akira Kurosawa was one of the most celebrated and influential film directors of the 20th century. He is probably best known for invigorating the Japanese tradition of chambara (sword fight) films, highly energetic samurai films structured around sprawling and intensely violent battles. The Seven Samurai is Kurosawa's most famous film, and has inspired western filmmakers for generations. 

Original Japanese posters on this title are amongst the most sought after and prized by collectors.