Escape from New York Movie Poster
Discover the vibrant and unique African art with this hand-painted Ghanaian movie poster of the classic film, Escape from New York. Crafted meticulously with oil on canvas, this piece hails from the renowned "OLD TIME VIDEO CLUB" in Ghana, West Africa. Celebrated as a piece of authentic African cinematic art, each poster offers a unique touch to your collection.
Poster Details:
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Film: Escape from New York
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Genre: Action
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Size: 53" x 31" (134 cm x 79 cm)
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Condition: Excellent (Displayed indoors, minimal usage)
This poster is not only a testament to the film but also a rare collectible, having been displayed only a few times within local cinemas. Ideal for connoisseurs of African hand-painted movie posters and enthusiasts of global film history.
This vibrant, hand-painted movie poster captures the dystopian essence of the 1981 film "Escape from New York," directed by John Carpenter. The artwork, rendered on recycled flour sacks, highlights the movie's intense and action-packed atmosphere, reflecting the unique style of Ghanaian movie poster art.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are not just promotional materials but are also treasured as distinctive pieces of art. Originating in the 1980s to advertise mobile cinema in Ghana, these posters were crafted on recycled flour sacks and painted with oil paints, giving them a vivid and durable finish. Each poster is unique, often embellishing or reimagining scenes to attract an audience, making them highly collectible pieces of Ghanaian cultural heritage.
Film Information
Director: John Carpenter
Lead Actors: Kurt Russell as Lt. S.D. "Snake" Plissken, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, and Adrienne Barbeau.
Plot: Set in a dystopian 1997, where Manhattan, New York, has been turned into a maximum-security prison, the US president crashes into the city and is captured. Convicted bank robber, Snake Plissken, is tasked with a perilous mission to rescue the president within 24 hours.
The film, noted for its pioneering portrayal of a dystopian New York and compelling, action-driven narrative, remains a cult classic, influencing numerous works in the genre.
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