Chuck Norris - Slaughter in San Francisco - 1980s

Original US theatrical release poster for the Hong Kong–American martial arts action film Slaughter in San Francisco (original title: Huang Mian Lao Hu), directed and written by Wei Lo (credited for the US market as William Lowe) and starring Chuck Norris, Don Wong, and Sylvia Chang.
Issued for the 1981 United States theatrical release, this poster was designed to capitalize on Chuck Norris’ rising international fame.

Year: 1981 (US theatrical release) / 1974 (original film)
Genre: Martial Arts / Action / Crime
Country: Hong Kong / USA
Director: Wei Lo (credited as William Lowe)
Cast: Chuck Norris, Don Wong, Sylvia Chang
Size: Approx. 27 × 41 inches (US One-Sheet)
Design: Bold hand-painted action artwork with dramatic red background and promotional taglines
Distributor: World Northal Corporation (USA)

Design & Artwork

Features a powerful illustrated composition with Chuck Norris surrounded by riot police, set against a vivid red background.
The dynamic layout and sensational taglines are typical of early 1980s US martial arts exploitation marketing, making this an especially striking and collectible design.

Condition

Very good condition.
Original folded US one-sheet as issued. Light fold wear and minor handling marks consistent with age.
Bright colors, strong image presence, no major defects.

Collector’s Notes

Originally produced as Huang Mian Lao Hu (1974), this film was reintroduced to the US market in 1981 under the title Slaughter in San Francisco.
Directed by Wei Lo (Lo Wei / William Lowe), a seminal figure of classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema.
A desirable piece for collectors of Chuck Norris memorabilia, martial arts cinema, and vintage US theatrical posters.

Shipping & Packaging

Poster ships flat and securely protected between rigid cardboard sheets.