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Five Star: The Final

Name: Five Star: The Final
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-09-19
Cast: George Ballot, Patrick Mynhardt, Emgee Pretorius, Kelsey Middleton, Paul Eilers

1986 | 83 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Shawshank Redemption or Midnight Express, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Five star (hotel) is a sarcastic reference to the Pretoria prison which is central to the plot. An inmate Skollie (A nickname meaning delinquent) escapes from jail with one desire, to be united with his son again. Life outside is much different to what Skollie remembers. Still behind bars are inmates Pappa, Priester and Polka, who are doing everything to prevent Skollie from being reunited with his son, even if that means they have to kill. Skollie discovers that Pappa might be responsible for the death of his mother and he vows revenge.

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sias Odendal

George BallotSkollie
Patrick MynhardtPappa
Emgee PretoriusPriester
Kelsey MiddletonCat
Paul EilersPolka
Annette EngelbrechtPrison Officer
Werner RobertsJohnny
Flip TheronMatte
Carel TrichardtPrison Officer
Danie Joubert