Skeleton Coast (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, Skeleton Coast is an action and thriller film directed by John "Bud" Cardos, running about 98 minutes. “A retired American colonel: his mission, to rescue his son, a CIA agent imprisoned in the Skeleton Coast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Skeleton Coast stars Ernest Borgnine as Colonel Smith, Robert Vaughn as Colonel Schneider, Oliver Reed as Captain Simpson and Herbert Lom as Elia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Skeleton Coast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skeleton Coast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skeleton Coast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skeleton Coast (1988)?
- In US, Skeleton Coast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skeleton Coast worth watching?
- Skeleton Coast holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skeleton Coast?
- Skeleton Coast stars Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, Oliver Reed, Herbert Lom and Simon Sabela.
- When was Skeleton Coast released?
- Skeleton Coast was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.