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Skeleton Coast
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.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a group of British commandos are sent on a perilous mission into the unforgiving Skeleton Coast of South West Africa. Their objective is to rescue a downed pilot and retrieve vital intelligence before it falls into enemy hands. Facing extreme desert conditions, hostile enemy forces, and treacherous terrain, the commandos must rely on their training and courage to survive and complete their mission.
Critical Reception
Skeleton Coast received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with its low-budget feel and predictable storyline contributing to its lack of significant impact.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for a weak and confusing plot.
Action sequences are generally considered unengaging and poorly executed.
Fails to deliver a compelling war or adventure experience.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the harsh Namib Desert, which served as a realistic backdrop for the perilous setting of the Skeleton Coast.
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