POSTER TITLE: 1950s Vintage French Godzilla Poster by A. Poucel - Film Directed by Inoshiro Honda 1954 - 50s Movie
ARTIST/DESIGNER: A. Poucel
PRINTER: La Lythotyp. 13 Roquevaire
COUNTRY: Printed in France
MATERIAL: Lithograph
TYPE: Advertising Poster
DATE/PERIOD: 1954 [Film] 1957 [French Version of Advertising Poster]
DIMENSIONS: (80 x 60 cm) | (33 x 24 Inches)
CONDITION: (A) Excellent condition. Poster folded as issued. It has been stored in a protective sleeve for over 65 years, and has never been used. In NEAR MINT CONDITION (The folds are visible as usual and lightly yellowed).
ARTIST/DESIGNER: A. Poucel, an artist, designer, illustrator, and painter, created the dynamic artwork for the French release of the Godzilla movie.
BRAND/COMPANY: Directed by Ishiro Honda and produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, Godzilla is a 1954 Japanese film that introduced the iconic monster character. The film starred Haruo Nakajima, Katsumi Tezuka, Akira Takarada, Momoko K_chi, Akihiko Hirata, and Takashi Shimura.
STORY/DESCRIPTION: This rare French advertising poster features striking red, green, black, and white graphics by A. Poucel for the 1954 film Godzilla, released in France on March 15, 1957. As a powerful symbol of Japan's post-war fears surrounding nuclear weapons, Godzilla has become an international icon of destruction, spawning nearly thirty sequels. This vibrant poster captures the essence of the classic monster movie and its enduring impact on popular culture.