The Searchers (1956), poster, Japanese

The Searchers (1956) poster, Japanese

Unframed: 58 3/4 x 20 3/16 in. (149.2 x 51.5 cm)

Exceptionally rare Japanese poster that hardly ever surfaces.

This classic 1950s western was directed by the brilliant John Ford, and stars John Wayne and Natalie Wood. The film tells the story of Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran, who - along with his adoptive nephew - embarks on an arduous journey in search for his niece, who has been abducted by the Comanches. This film was a huge commercial success and is considered one of the greatest films of the twentieth century.