Signs of Life (1989 film)
1989 film by John David Coles
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Signs of Life, also known as One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, is a film by American director John David Coles, released May 5, 1989. It stars Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Arthur Kennedy (in his last film appearance). Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker (in her film debut), Will Patton, and Kate Reid also are featured.
Directed byJohn David Coles
Written byMark Malone
Produced byCary Brokaw
Lindsay Law
Andrew Reichsman
Marcus Viscidi
Lindsay Law
Andrew Reichsman
Marcus Viscidi
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| Directed by | John David Coles |
| Written by | Mark Malone |
| Produced by | Cary Brokaw Lindsay Law Andrew Reichsman Marcus Viscidi |
| Starring | Beau Bridges Vincent D'Onofrio Arthur Kennedy |
| Cinematography | Elliot Davis |
| Edited by | William A. Anderson Angelo Corrao |
| Music by | Howard Shore |
| Distributed by | Avenue Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $96,000 (domestic) |
Plot
Signs of Life is the story of a Maine man who is losing his boat and his business.
Cast
- Beau Bridges as John Alder
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Daryl Monahan (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)[1]
- Arthur Kennedy as Owen Coughlin
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Eddie Johnson
- Will Patton as Owen's Dad
- Kate Reid as Mrs. Wrangway
- Georgia Engel as Betty
- Kathy Bates as Mary Beth Alder
- Mary-Louise Parker as Charlotte
Production
Signs of Life was filmed entirely in various small-town locations in Maine, except for one underwater sequence, which was filmed at the Mystic Marine Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.
Reception
The film earned director Coles a Deauville Film Festival award, but was a financial loss.
