Skeleton Coast (1988)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Action, History
- 14 Apr 1988 (West Germany)
- Movie
During the Angola Civil War, CIA agent Michael Smith is captured by the Communists, prompting a rescue mission organized by his father aided by hired mercenaries.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Col. Bill Smith
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| Robert Vaughn | ... |
Maj. Schneider
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| Oliver Reed | ... |
Capt. David Simpson
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Elia
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| Simon Sabela | ... |
Sekassi
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| Daniel Greene | ... |
Rick Weston
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| Leon Isaac Kennedy | ... |
Chuck
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| Nancy Mulford | ... |
Sam
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| Peter Kwong | ... |
Tohsiro
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Robin Townsend | ... |
Opal
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| Arnold Vosloo | ... |
Blade
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Tullio Moneta | ... |
Armando
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| Larry Taylor | ... |
Robbins
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Jonathan Rands | ... |
Michael Smith
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Rudi De Jager | ... |
Luit. Schmidt
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Anthony Wilson | ... |
Capt. Malko
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Joseph Ribeiro | ... |
Manuel Lascado
(as Joe Ribiero)
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Nigel Kane | ... |
Marcus
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Tony Tarr | ... |
Derent
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Freddie Frewer | ... |
Brock
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Andrew Donald | ... |
Cuban Doctor
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Ernest Ndlovu | ... |
Rifaso
(as Ernest Ndhlovu)
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Claudia Noble | ... |
Typist
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Ali Sathikge | ... |
Cell Guard
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James Winkler | ... |
Sergeant
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Rhoo Hlatswayo | ... |
Mapo
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Mark Roper | ... |
Pilot
(as Marc Roper)
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Directed by
| John 'Bud' Cardos | ||
Written by
| Nadia Caillou | ... | (screenplay) |
| Harry Alan Towers | ... | (story) (as Peter Welbeck) |
Produced by
| Michelle Marshall | ... | executive producer |
| Gerald Milton | ... | executive producer |
| Keith Rosenbaum | ... | associate producer |
| John Stodel | ... | associate producer |
| Harry Alan Towers | ... | producer |
| Barry Wood | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Barry Bekker | ||
| Colin Shapiro | ||
Cinematography by
| Hanro Möhr | ||
Editing by
| Mac Errington | ||
| Allan Morrison | ||
Editorial Department
| Sarah Bergman | ... | first assistant editor |
| Nadine Fels | ... | assistant editor |
| Sally Smart | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Donald Paul Pemrick | ... | (as Don Pembrick) |
| Gianna Pisanello | ||
Production Design by
| Leonardo Coen Cagli | ||
Makeup Department
| Annabella Blanche | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Betty Church | ... | key makeup artist |
| Lloyd Power | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Daphne Williams | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Danny Lerner | ... | production supervisor |
| Roger Orpen | ... | production manager |
| Dino Stroppa | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Engels | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Steve Fillis | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Richard Green | ... | first assistant director |
| Mark Roper | ... | second assistant director (as Marc Roper) |
| Christa Schamberger | ... | third assistant director |
| Cedric Sundstrom | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Jack Attfield | ... | construction manager |
| Leith Ridley Combe | ... | assistant set dresser (as Leith Riddley) |
| Hazel Crampton | ... | set dresser |
| Ben Horowitz | ... | property master |
| Timothy Knight | ... | assistant set dresser (as Tim Knight) |
| Jane Meyer | ... | buyer |
| Ian Mulder | ... | construction manager |
| Adam Reyneke | ... | assistant set dresser (as Adam Reineke) |
Sound Department
| Conrad Kuhne | ... | sound recordist (as Conrad Kühne) |
| Chris Martin | ... | boom operator |
| Darryl Martin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ian Pople | ... | sound: second unit |
Special Effects by
| Drewis Jonker | ... | special effects crew |
| Herman Lombard | ... | special effects crew |
| Robin Mynhardt | ... | special effects crew |
| Chris Pieterse | ... | special effects crew |
| Greg Pitts | ... | special effects crew |
| Harry Suttner | ... | special effects crew |
| Goffredo Unger | ... | special effects coordinator (as Freddy Unger) |
| Fabio Ungher | ... | special effects crew (as Fabio Unger) |
| Dawie van Heerden | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Tony Boyers | ... | titles and opticals |
Stunts
| Carmen Babnick | ... | stunts |
| Angel Castignani | ... | stunts |
| Thys Du Plooy | ... | stunts |
| Nic Grigg | ... | stunts |
| Isaac Mavimbela | ... | stunts (as Isaac Mavimbella) |
| Chris Olley | ... | stunts |
| John Pasternak | ... | stunts |
| Reo Ruiters | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George Bartels | ... | photographer: second unit |
| Shaun Cameron | ... | camera loader: second unit |
| Dave Dunn-Yarker | ... | aerial photographer (as Dave Dunn Yarker) |
| Justin Fouche | ... | focus puller |
| Lance Gewer | ... | clapper loader |
| Charles A. Gould | ... | key grip (as Charlie Gould) |
| Kim Grey | ... | loader: second unit |
| Ivan Leathers | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Luckson Manenzhe | ... | electrician |
| Phillip Marsden | ... | focus puller |
| Abey Moshapo | ... | best boy (as Abbey Moshapo) |
| Peter Musekwa | ... | grip |
| Joe Ngwenyama | ... | electrician |
| Keith Phillips | ... | second camera operator |
| Don Reid | ... | gaffer |
| Danny Smart | ... | electrician |
| Joseph Themba | ... | electrician |
| Lisa Trocchi | ... | still photographer |
| Leonard Tsandeni | ... | grip (as Leonard Ntsandeni) |
Casting Department
| Ruth Bernstein | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elaine Downing | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Nick Morgan | ... | wardrobe: second unit |
| Janine Stephenson | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Rory West | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Peter Downing | ... | location manager |
| T.J. Mgoepe | ... | assistant location manager |
| Justin Sholk | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marlow De Mardt | ... | continuity |
| Quinty Foot | ... | continuity: second unit |
Transportation Department
| Hugh Barrett | ... | action vehicle captain |
| Brandon Bregman | ... | transportation manager |
| Patrick Kheswa | ... | transportation captain |
| Graham Kolbe | ... | action vehicle captain |
Additional Crew
| Robyn Aronstam | ... | production assistant |
| Bobby Berry | ... | unit nurse |
| Mal Bier | ... | production assistant |
| Vaun Cornell | ... | production secretary |
| Alfie De Freitas | ... | armorer |
| Chad Jackson | ... | armorer |
| Scully Levine | ... | aerial coordinator |
| Bill Olmsted | ... | helicopter pilot (as Bill Olmstead) |
| Brian Rayner | ... | armorer |
| Simon Rayner | ... | armorer |
| Rocco Rynhoud | ... | supervising accountant |
| Chris Schwan | ... | armorer |
| Lani Schwartz | ... | production secretary |
| Guy Stodel | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Lynne Swanwick | ... | production accountant |
| Leon van Heerden | ... | armorer |
| Cam Walker | ... | fixed wing pilot |
| Debra Warne | ... | assistant: Mr. Cardos (as Debz Warne) |
| Steven Watchorn | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jenny Weltman | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
- Silvertree Pictures
- Walanar Group (in association with)
- Breton Film Productions (in association with)
- Incorporated Television Company (ITC) (in association with)
Distributors
- Filmagentur Werner (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CEL Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- IHV Video Vertriebs (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Troma Team Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Hellas Cosmos Video (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Troma Team Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nelson Entertainment (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Nelson Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Renaissance Content Group (2023) (World-wide) (tv)
- Vic Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Optical Art (titles & opticals)
Other Companies
- Gianna Pisanello & Associates (casting: Africa)
- Rob Leslie Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An elderly American soldier arrives in Angola, where he has organised an audacious mission to spring his son, an imprisoned CIA agent, out of a heavily fortified stronghold.
Written by Jonathon Dabell |
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| Taglines | It started with a kidnapping, it ended with a war. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Both Ernest Borgnine and Herbert Lom were born in the same year, 1917, never retired from acting, lived to be 95 and died within two months of each other--25 years after the making of this film--in 2012. See more » |