Five Star: The Final (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Five Star: The Final is a drama film directed by Sias Odendaal, running about 83 minutes. “You think you have troubles!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Five Star: The Final stars George Ballot as Skollie, Patrick Mynhardt as Pappa, Emgee Pretorius as Priester and Kelsey Middleton as Cat, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Star: The Final page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Star: The Final tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Star: The Final (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Star: The Final change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Five Star: The Final?
- Five Star: The Final stars George Ballot, Patrick Mynhardt, Emgee Pretorius, Kelsey Middleton and Paul Eilers.
- When was Five Star: The Final released?
- Five Star: The Final was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.