La Navaja China – Original Mexican One Sheet Movie Poster – Shaw Brothers Martial Arts Classic, Wang Yu & Chiao Chiao, Directed by Chang Cheh

Description:

Original Mexican one-sheet movie poster for La Navaja China (The Chinese Knife), the Spanish-language release of the Shaw Brothers martial arts classic starring Jimmy Wang Yu and Chiao Chiao, directed by Chang Cheh, Hong Kong’s most celebrated action auteur. Released in Mexico during the 1970s martial arts boom, this poster represents one of the earliest crossovers between Asian kung fu cinema and Latin American distribution.

Printed in Mexico, the design features striking hand-painted artwork typical of local illustrators of the era — vivid colors, expressive brushwork, and explosive fight scenes. The bold typography and Spanish titling give it distinct cultural flair, making it one of the most visually dynamic Shaw Brothers adaptations produced for the Latin American market.

Condition Notes:

• Very good vintage condition for age

• Folded as issued, with noticeable fold lines

• Minor corner wear and edge softening

• Light toning and small tears in borders

• Slight paper waviness and minor creasing in center fold

• Back side includes pencil writing and some staining consistent with age

Details:

Size: approx. 27 × 37 in (Mexican One Sheet) | Country: Mexico | Language: Spanish | Year: c.1970s | Studio: Shaw Brothers | Director: Chang Cheh | Starring: Jimmy Wang Yu, Chiao Chiao | Genre: Martial Arts / Action | Condition Grade: Very Good+ / Folded

Note:

A rare Mexican-market Shaw Brothers poster, La Navaja China captures the height of kung fu’s global popularity with an original Spanish translation and locally produced artwork. The combination of Chang Cheh’s direction, Wang Yu’s stardom, and the vibrant Latin design sensibility makes this an excellent piece for collectors of international martial arts posters, Shaw Brothers titles, and Mexican illustrated film art.