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Signs of Life (1989 film)
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Wikipedia article
'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
* Beau Bridges as John Alder
* Vincent D'Onofrio as Daryl Monahan
* 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 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.
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