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Signs of Life
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
Directed by
John David Coles
Produced by Marcus Viscidi and Andrew Reichsman
Produced by Marcus Viscidi and Andrew Reichsman
Written by
Mark Malone
With:
Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, Arthur Kennedy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Will Patton, Kate Reid, Georgia Engel, Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker, and Michael Lewis
Cinematography:
Elliot Davis
Editing: Angelo Corrao and William A. Anderson
Music: Howard Shore
Editing: Angelo Corrao and William A. Anderson
Music: Howard Shore
Runtime:
90 min
Release Date: 25 May 1991
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 25 May 1991
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
John David Coles' only feature film is a sweet, intentionally unextraordinary ensemble picture about a significant day in the life of a small fishing community in Maine and the folks who work at a boatyard that's about to go out of business.