Cobra Mission : Hand-Painted Movie Poster from Ghana
Discover the Cobra Mission movie poster, an authentic hand-painted artwork from Ghana, West Africa, celebrated for its vibrant depiction of cinema. This poster, originally created for SLY FOX Video Club, showcases the unique artistic tradition of Ghanaian movie posters.
Poster Details:
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Genre: Action / War
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Size: Art dimensions - 57 1/2" x 38 3/4" (146 cm x 98 cm)
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Condition: Good, with minor repairs and wear indicative of its historical usage and age. Details include slight holes at corners and some fading of paint. For a closer look, please refer to the attached images.
This Cobra Mission movie poster is not just a piece of art; it's a piece of cinema history from Ghana's vibrant film distribution era. Crafted on recycled canvas, this poster is a testament to the resourceful and creative spirit of Ghanaian artists.
This Ghanaian hand-painted movie poster for "Cobra Mission," created in 1986, vividly captures the tension and action of the film through dynamic, colorful imagery typical of Ghanaian poster art, likely rendered on recycled flour sacks.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
The tradition of hand-painted movie posters in Ghana, which began in the 1980s, reflects a unique intersection of film marketing and local artistic expression. These posters are not only promotional tools but also valuable collectibles and significant cultural artifacts, highlighting the creativity of Ghanaian artists.
Film Information
Cobra Mission (1986)
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Director: Fabrizio De Angelis
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Cast: Oliver Tobias, Christopher Connelly, Manfred Lehmann, John Steiner, Donald Pleasence, and others
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Plot: Ten years after the Vietnam War, four ex-Marines return to Southeast Asia to investigate reports of Americans still held as POWs. Their journey reveals a conspiracy and tests their camaraderie and resolve.
This film portrays the intense experiences of veterans revisiting past battlefields, which aligns well with the expressive and vivid style of Ghanaian poster art.
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