"Soul Soldier" - Classic Movie Poster

A powerful and visually striking example of early 1970s American independent cinema advertising, faithfully reproduced for modern display. This glossy printed poster recreates the one-sheet for "Soul Soldier," a 1972 Fanfare Corporation release starring Rafer Johnson, Lincoln Kilpatrick, and Robert DoQui — a bold Western that dramatised the true story of the Buffalo Soldiers, the African American cavalry regiments of the post-Civil War frontier.

• 200 GSM + Paper. Gallery/Museum Grade, ready to hang up on the wall.

• Gloss Finish. Clean professional finish, make the posters feel authentic.

• Packaged in cardboard tubes to protect them during delivery.

• Available in 9 different sizes including A2, A1 and 20x30".

The "Soul Soldier" poster is a commanding example of early 1970s action film design with genuine political and historical resonance. The layout is anchored by a full-length painted portrait of an imposing Black soldier — shirtless, armed with sabre and pistol, in Union blue cavalry trousers and boots — set against a yellow action panel depicting mounted Buffalo Soldiers in pursuit. The film's tagline cuts to the heart of its moral complexity: "They were black troopers who fought and killed the red man for a white government that didn't give a damn about either one!" The title below is set in massive bold blue lettering.

Directed by John Cardos and written by Marlene Weed, Soul Soldier was one of the first films to seriously engage with the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, examining the painful irony of Black soldiers serving a government that denied them equal rights while being deployed against Native American communities. Posters like this were displayed in cinema lobbies and on theatre billboards across the United States.

This high-quality reproduction poster is ideal for collectors searching for vintage Blaxploitation-era film posters, Buffalo Soldiers cinema history, Rafer Johnson film memorabilia, 1970s American Western prints, or classic independent cinema advertising art. Printed with a glossy finish on durable 200 GSM paper, it preserves the bold figurative illustration, vivid yellow-and-blue colour palette, and dramatic typography of the original one-sheet while meeting modern display standards.

Soul Soldier stands as a rare and important entry in 1970s American cinema — a film that brought a neglected chapter of African American history to the screen with energy and moral seriousness. Its poster remains a striking and historically significant piece of the era's visual culture.

Disclaimer:

While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. We do our best and we are only human afterall.