Signs of Life (1989 film) explained

Signs of Life
Director:John David Coles
Producer:Cary Brokaw
Lindsay Law
Andrew Reichsman
Marcus Viscidi
Starring:Beau Bridges
Vincent D'Onofrio
Arthur Kennedy
Music:Howard Shore
Cinematography:Elliot Davis
Editing:William A. Anderson
Angelo Corrao
Distributor:Avenue Pictures
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$96,000 (domestic)

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.

Plot

Signs of Life is the story of a Maine man who is losing his boat and his business.

Cast

Production

Signs of Life was filmed in various small-town locations in Maine, with the exception of an underwater sequence filmed at Mystic Marine Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.

Reception

The film earned director Coles a Deauville Film Festival award, but was a financial loss.