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Skeleton Coast

"A retired American colonel: his mission, to rescue his son, a CIA agent imprisoned in the Skeleton Coast!"

April 14, 1988 1h 38m 3.9/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Skeleton Coast is a action/thriller film. directed by John "Bud" Cardos.

Starring Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, and Oliver Reed

Synopsis

A retired Army colonel attempts to rescue his imprisoned son in this action packed thriller. To save his CIA operative son from terrorists, Col. Smith (Ernest Borgnine) and a group of mercenaries head to war-torn Angola's Skeleton Coast, where they must infiltrate an armed compound run by a sadistic East German officer before Smith's son is tortured to death. Robert Vaughn, Oliver Reed and Herbert Lom costar.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 3.9/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeleton Coast about?

A retired Army colonel attempts to rescue his imprisoned son in this action packed thriller. To save his CIA operative son from terrorists, Col. Smith (Ernest Borgnine) and a group of mercenaries h...

Who directed Skeleton Coast?

Skeleton Coast was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.

How long is Skeleton Coast?

Skeleton Coast has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Skeleton Coast released?

Skeleton Coast was released on April 14, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Skeleton Coast?

The main cast of Skeleton Coast includes Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, Oliver Reed, Herbert Lom, Simon Sabela.