Hand-Painted Assault on Devil's Island Movie Poster from Ghana - Unique African Art
This beautiful Assault on devil's Island movie poster is an oil painting on canvas, crafted by the talented artist "Leonardo" in Ghana, West Africa. Each piece is a unique representation of authentic African art, painted on recycled flour sack canvas, making it a highly collectible item.
Details for This Film and Poster:
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Film: ASSAULT ON DEVILS ISLAND
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Genre: Action / Crime
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Poster: Hand-Painted in Ghana by "Leonardo"
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Size: 64" x 43" (162 cm x 109 cm)
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Condition: Average condition with noticeable damages, holes, repairs, and signs of wear. Some paint is missing due to usage. Please see photos for details.
This hand-painted movie poster represents the 1997 action-packed TV movie "Assault on Devil's Island." The vibrant colors and dramatic illustrations capture the intense and thrilling nature of the film, embodying the unique style of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of African art, created to advertise mobile cinema screenings across Ghana. Painted on recycled flour sacks, these posters showcase the creativity and resourcefulness of local artists. They interpret movies onto canvas with bold colors and exaggerated features, making each poster a distinctive piece of art. This tradition began in the 1980s with the rise of video cassettes and mobile cinemas in Ghana. Today, these posters are highly collectible and have been displayed in museums worldwide, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Ghanaian artistry.
Film Information
"Assault on Devil's Island" (1997)
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Genre: Action
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Director: Jon Cassar
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Cast: Hulk Hogan, Carl Weathers, Shannon Tweed, Martin Kove, Trevor Goddard
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Plot: A retired Navy SEAL team, led by Mike McBride (Hulk Hogan) and Roy Brown (Carl Weathers), is called into action to rescue a gymnastics team kidnapped by South American drug traffickers. DEA agent Hunter Wiley (Shannon Tweed) joins the mission to fight against the drug-funded mercenaries holding the athletes hostage on a Caribbean island.
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