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Title:
Original Italian Poster – Il Ragazzo dal Kimono d’Oro (Karate Warrior) – 140 × 100 cm – 1987 – Larry Ludman

Description:
Up for auction is an original Italian cinema poster (approx. 140 × 100 cm) for Il Ragazzo dal Kimono d’Oro (Karate Warrior, 1987), directed by Larry Ludman (aka Fabrizio De Angelis).

A cult Italian martial arts film heavily inspired by The Karate Kid, it follows a young American who learns karate in Asia under the guidance of a wise master, eventually facing off in the ring for honor and victory. The movie spawned a long-running saga popular with European audiences in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The Italian poster features vivid painted artwork with the protagonist in his golden kimono, trophy in hand, surrounded by his master, rivalries, and romantic subplot.

Details:

Original Release: 1987 (Italy)

Format: Italian one-sheet poster (approx. 140 × 100 cm)

Condition: Good/Very Good vintage condition; folded as issued, minor handling wear and fold signs, but with bright colors and well-preserved paper. Please review photos carefully.

Credits: Directed by Larry Ludman (Fabrizio De Angelis). Starring Kim Stuart, Ken Watanabe, Jarred Martin, Janet Agren. Music by Simon Boswell. Produced by Fulvia International Films.

Authenticity & Provenance:

Guaranteed original vintage Italian poster, not a reproduction.

From a carefully curated private collection.

Shipping & Packaging:
Poster will be shipped rolled in a reinforced tube, tracked and insured worldwide.

Ideal For:
Collectors of 1980s cult cinema, martial arts movie fans, and enthusiasts of Italian exploitation posters.

Estimated Value:
Cult martial arts posters from the 1980s are increasingly collectible, especially in the large 140 × 100 cm format.

Starting bid: €70 – €90

Estimated auction range: €120 – €160

Summary Table

Feature	Description
Title	Il Ragazzo dal Kimono d’Oro (Karate Warrior)
Format	Italian poster (approx. 140 × 100 cm)
Condition	Good/Very Good, folded, minor handling wear
Genre	Martial Arts / Cult 1980s
Estimated Value	€70–€90 starting bid; €120–€160 auction estimate
Shipping	Rolled, tracked and insured, worldwide

Kim Stuart - A- (fine - tiny imperfections)

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