JAPANESE MOVIE CHIRASHI
ORIGINAL RELEASE ISSUE 1993

These vintage chirashi, aka, mini-posters, flyers or handbills, were available and typically distributed
in limited quantities inside the movie theaters at the time of the original theatrical release of the film in Japan.
These beautiful chirashi are intricately designed with artwork, characters, and scenes
from the film very similar to the images shown on the larger movie posters.
What is unique about Japanese Chirashi is that much of the artwork is custom
created for the Japanese movie market with a distinctive Japanese design
which will often look quiet different to the artwork available in other countries…
in many cases the design is superior.

CHIRASHI ARE USUALLY SS B5 SIZE (18cm X 26cm) + - PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES.
SOMETIMES, CHIRASHI MAY BE A DIFFERENT FORMAT WITH TWO OR MORE PAGES.

They serve as a physical memento of the movie-going experience in Japan
and are considered very collectible due to their limited availability, aesthetic appeal,
rarity and connection to popular movies.
Most movie chirashi, which are considered used, may have general signs of wear from handling...
for that reason it is indeed rare to find a movie chirashi absent from imperfections and blemishes.
And, it is extremely rare to find a chirashi that appears in like-new condition.
Due to their handy size and low cost they are, by far, the most popular size poster among
Japanese collectors as well as movie memorabilia collectors worldwide.


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UNFORGIVEN

 STYLE "A" ART

JAPANESE HANDBILL

©1993 Warner Bros

UNFORGIVEN may skew "old" in audience demographics,
but it shouldn't be missed by anyone with a taste for Eastwood's typically slanted morality.
It's the actor/director's best movie — and the best Western by anybody — in over 20 years.

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Offered here is the original release issue handbill from Shochiku Central Cinema in Japan
that was available to movie goers when UNFORGIVEN was released in 1993.

The handbill was made available during the venue at the time of the initial Japanese screening several years ago
and now it is a very rare movie collectible now.

The artwork for this Clint Eastwood film is exclusive to the Japanese Market

Own a piece of Western film history with this rare original issue chirashi from Japan 

featuring Clint Eastwood's 17th directed movie, UNFORGIVEN. 

This stunning handbill showcases the star-studded cast of Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, 
and Richard Harris, and was designed by renowned artist Bill Gold. 

Produced by The Malpaso Co. and distributed by Warner Bros., UNFORGIVEN is an American Western film
that has won multiple awards and critical acclaim. 

This chirashi is an original piece from the Japanese premiere in September 1993
and is in near mint condition. 

Flat rate shipping charge of $5.00 from right here in the USA.

Please look closely at the photos as it shows the exact chirashi you are buying.

It is not restored, it is not cropped, it is not a stock image.

This collectible poster, printed in 1993 to promote the theatrical release of UNFORGIVEN,
is not a reproduction or a reprint.

You are receiving the exact chirashi handbill that was available in the Japanese theaters.

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To most critics, UNFORGIVEN is unquestionably Eastwood’s greatest film achievement.  

Featuring outstanding work from Gene Hackman (who won a supporting Oscar for this performance),
Morgan Freeman and from Eastwood himself.  
For UNFORGIVEN, Eastwood won two Oscars, for Best Director and Best Picture,
as well as his first Golden Globe as Best Director.

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This awesome chirashi is actually a micro-poster from the larger official Japanese movie poster from
UNFORGIVEN... it just doesn't have the incredibly high price.

I would condition this chirashi as perfect for a collection. 

Overall solid and complete;
Sharp corners and straight clean edges;
2 modest "dings" top edge and limited wrinkles or paper distortions throughout;
No creases or corner folds;
No pinholes;
No tears, tape or missing pieces;
No marks, stains or fading;
Beautiful, bright, intense colors.

Excellent condition!

FOR MAILING TO THE BUYER

CHIRASHI ARE SEALED IN A MYLAR PLASTIC SLEEVE TO PROTECT FROM MOISTURE

THEN PACKAGED IN A POSTER MAILING TUBE.

All of our Japanese Chirashi are printed in Japan and are original printings.
We do not sell counterfeits or pirated goods.

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 This is a chirashi from UNFORGIVEN that was released in 1993.

■ Subjective Appearance evaluation [NM-EXC]　* See below

Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN

B5 CHIRASI

Our B5 Chirashi posters are almost always in Excellent or Near Mint condition.
Where this is not the case, please see the listing for further details.
Due to the fact that Chirashi are generally preserved in excellent condition,
the grading scale is more strict than that usually employed for larger posters.

Note:
If you are buying chirashi for framing then you need not worry too much about our grading,
as all of our posters have no significant defects that would be noticeable when framed.
Our grading is, for the most part, chiefly for collectors who are fanatical about condition.

Grade

Description

Mint

Brand new, unused, flawless. *We don't grade any of our chirashi as Mint, as we only sell original and authentic theatre-used chirashi. By this very definition, they are 'used' and therefore cannot be Mint.

Near Mint

Our top grade. No substantial flaws, but may show very minor signs of age, such as soft corners or surface wrinkles.

Excellent/Near Mint

Not quite "Near Mint", but close to it.

Excellent

No major flaws that detract from the poster, but may have some of the following: tiny or light corner crease, compression indentations from storage, possible minor tear boarder only, age discoloration. Most collectors would be happy with this grade.

Very Good/Excellent

No major flaws but has a number of minor imperfections.

Very Good

Has a visible defect such as a crease, or an accumulation of minor defects. Details of imperfections will be listed. This grade is still more than suitable for framing - but collectors that are fanatical about condition should wait for a better copy to come available. (Bear in mind that we reluctantly stock posters in this grade, and only when it is the best available.)

Unacceptable

Chirashi that show one or more readily visible flaws such as large creases, rips, tape marks, or hole punches. We do not sell chirashi in this grade.