WOLGA BOATMAN (1959) – Original Vintage Pakistani Hand-Painted Poster Rare Urdu-Market Theatrical Art | Approx. 20 x 30 in | John Derek, Elsa Martinelli

Offered here is a rare original vintage Pakistani movie poster for Wolga Boatman, a historical romance directed by Victor Tourjansky and starring John Derek and Elsa Martinelli. This edition was produced for the Urdu-language cinema market in Pakistan, likely in the 1960s, and features hand-drawn artwork unique to South Asian distribution.

The poster blends vibrant yellows, reds, and sepia tones with stylized portraits of the lead characters, a horseback battalion scene, and silhouettes along a riverbank. Urdu titling on the left identifies it as a localized theatrical release, printed by Pakistan Herald Press, a prominent printer of the time.

Condition:

• Poster is folded, as originally issued

• Significant edge loss and paper brittleness on all sides

• Chipping, corner loss, and visible aging

• Heavy wear, but still retains strong visual impact

• Reverse shows handwritten markings, typical of pressroom cataloging

Note: A true rarity, this is the only copy we’ve encountered of the Pakistani-market edition of Wolga Boatman. Its raw condition reflects both age and scarcity of materials in regional cinema history.

Details:

• Size: Approx. 20 x 30 in (51 x 76 cm)

• Origin: Pakistan

• Printer: Pakistan Herald Press, Karachi

• Language: English / Urdu

• Condition: Fair / heavily worn but unrestored

• Medium: Hand-drawn litho / offset print

• Era: Circa early 1960s

• Film Year: 1959

This is a highly collectible artifact of international film distribution, perfect for collectors of world cinema, poster art, or South Asian cultural history.