Godfather – Japanese Taketan

An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Japanese Two-Panel “STB” or “Tatekan” Movie Poster (2p; measures 20″ x 57″ [51 x 145 cm])

The Godfather, the classic 1972 Francis Ford Coppola (nominated for the Best Director Academy Award for this film) Mafia gangster organized crime family relationship epic (“‘The Godfather’ is now a movie.”; “Based on Mario Puzo’s Novel ‘The Godfather'”; “Screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola”; winner of the Best Picture Academy Award) starring Marlon Brando (winner of the Best Actor Academy Award for this film; in the title role as Don Vito Corleone), Al Pacino (nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for this film; as Michael Corleone), James Caan (nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for this film; as Sonny Corleone), Richard Castellano (as Clemenza), Robert Duvall (nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for this film; as Tom Hagen), Sterling Hayden (as Captain McCluskey), John Marley (as Jack Woltz, the movie producer who wakes up with the horse’s head!), Richard Conte (as Barzini), Diane Keaton (as Kay Corleone), Abe Vigoda (as Tessio), Talia Shire (as Connie Corleone), John Cazale (as Fredo Corleone), Alex Rocco (as Moe Greene), Gianni Russo (as Carlo), Al Martino (as Johnny Fontane), Morgana King (as Mama Corleone), Lenny Montana (as Luca Brasi), John Martino (as Paulie), Salvatore Corsitto (as the undertaker Bonasera), Al Lettieri (as Sollozzo), and Simonetta Stefanelli (as Apollonia Vitelli Corleone, Michael’s Italian wife)

Artist: S. Neil Fujita

Note that this Japanese two-panel was printed in 2 sections designed to overlap.

Condition: Very good. The theatre that used this poster glued the pieces together before putting them on display (this is typical of many actual theatre-used posters in multiple pieces). Prior to linen backing, it had some light rippling and several creases scattered in various areas throughout. Now in excellent condition and a great poster for this iconic film.