Soldier Boyz Movie Poster – Hand-Painted Ghanaian Artwork
Original African Hand-Painted Movie Poster
This Soldier Boyz movie poster is a beautiful hand-painted artwork from Ghana, West Africa. Painted with oil on canvas, this unique piece of African movie art was made by the artist Ogyei for the SLY FOX Video Club.
Details:
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Film: Soldier Boyz
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Genre: Action | War
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Poster Type: Hand-painted on canvas (Not a print!)
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Size: 60" x 37" (152 cm x 94 cm)
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Condition: Average – Includes visible signs of wear, some repairs, minor paint loss, and small holes (especially in the top corners). Please refer to the photos for details.
Each Ghanaian hand-painted movie poster is one-of-a-kind, originally created to promote mobile cinema screenings in the 80s and 90s. These posters are now highly collectible and exhibited in museums worldwide for their bold art and cultural importance.
This Ghanaian hand-painted movie poster for Soldier Boyz (1995) shows the raw artistry of West African folk art. Painted on a recycled flour sack by a local artist, this one-of-a-kind piece features action scenes and character portraits. It’s a beautiful representation of the movie.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a combination of cinema promotion and folk art. Before digital printing, local artists painted these posters to advertise films in mobile cinemas across Ghana. Each poster is unique, with bold colors, big faces, and action-packed compositions that sometimes take creative liberties with the movie.
These posters were painted on recycled flour sacks, making them not just art pieces but also eco-friendly Ghanaian creativity. The artistry is rooted in Ghana’s history of storytelling and visual expression. Collectors and film enthusiasts love them worldwide. This Soldier Boyz poster is one of the action-packed themes that were popular in Ghana in the 90s.
Film Info
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Title: Soldier Boyz
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Director: Louis Morneau
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Main Cast: Michael Dudikoff, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tyrin Turner, Channon Roe, Jacqueline Obradors
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Genre: Action, Thriller
Soldier Boyz is an action thriller directed by Louis Morneau. Michael Dudikoff stars as Major Howard Toliver, a tough ex-military officer who is sent to lead a group of convicted criminals on a mission to rescue a kidnapped girl from a heavily armed terrorist group in Vietnam. The group consists of street-smart delinquents who are given a chance to redeem themselves if they complete the mission.
The movie has a high-stakes storyline with intense action, gunfights, and survival challenges. Soldier Boyz has a cult following among action fans, especially for its gritty combat scenes and the tough leader and his reluctant team. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa plays the villain and makes for a great adversary.
Despite mixed reviews, Soldier Boyz found an audience in Ghana, where action and military-themed movies were very popular. This hand-painted movie poster captures the energy and excitement of the movie with bold character portraits and an intense battlefield background.
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