Alain Delon - Crime & Obsession - Le Gitan and L’Homme...

A curated pair of original Japanese B2 theatrical posters celebrating two contrasting sides of Alain Delon in 1970s French cinema: the hunted outlaw in Le Gitan and the successful man consumed by speed and ambition in L’Homme pressé. Beyond their shared leading actor, both films explore solitary, driven characters unable to escape their own destinies. The two Japanese designs are visually complementary: an imposing photographic portrait for Le Gitan and a striking conceptual composition for L’Homme pressé. THE COLLECTION 1. Le Gitan / The Gypsy – 1975 Original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the French crime drama written and directed by José Giovanni. Starring Alain Delon, Paul Meurisse, Annie Girardot, Renato Salvatori and Marcel Bozzuffi. The poster features a powerful full-length portrait of Alain Delon as Hugo Sennart, dressed in black leather, with bold red Japanese typography. A particularly direct and charismatic image of Delon during his celebrated 1970s crime-film period. Japanese theatrical release: approximately 1976 Distributor: Toei 2. L’Homme pressé / The Hurried Man – 1977 Original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for Édouard Molinaro’s film, adapted from the novel by Paul Morand. Starring Alain Delon, Mireille Darc, Monica Guerritore and Michel Duchaussoy. This distinctive Japanese design shows Delon framed through a large red hand, surrounded by a crowd and smaller scenes from the film. The composition perfectly reflects the central character’s obsession with time, success and constant movement. DETAILS * Actor and central theme: Alain Delon * Country of posters: Japan * Format: Japanese B2 * Approximate size of each poster: 51.5 × 72.8 cm * Films released in 1975 and 1977 * Number of posters: 2 * Original theatrical movie posters * Sold unframed CONDITION The posters are presented in mixed vintage condition. * Le Gitan: good vintage condition with visible horizontal fold lines, handling creases, surface rippling and minor edge wear. The colours remain strong and the main portrait displays very well. * L’Homme pressé: good to very good vintage condition, with light handling marks, minor creasing and small signs of age. The graphic composition remains clean and attractive. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. SHIPPING The posters will be carefully protected, rolled together and shipped in a strong protective tube.

Estimate:£126.47

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