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Signs of Life (1989) -- SIGNS OF LIFE stars veteran actor Arthur Kennedy as a cranky, set-in-his-ways Maine shipbuilder. Unable to keep apace with the 1980s, Kennedy is forced to close up shop. The film probes the various effects this decision has on Kennedy's employees.

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Mark Malone (written by)
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Every day is full of magic.
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Werner Herzog: The Hollywood Interview
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 17 November 2009, 10:22 PM, PST)

Heads up: Scalp hits the screen, filmmaker talks
 (From Fangoria. 11 June 2009, 9:53 PM, PDT)

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Cast

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Beau Bridges ... John Alder

Vincent D'Onofrio ... Daryl Monahan (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)
Arthur Kennedy ... Owen Coughlin
Kevin J. O'Connor ... Eddie Johnson
Will Patton ... Owen's Father
Kate Reid ... Mrs. Wrangway
Georgia Engel ... Betty

Kathy Bates ... Mary Beth Alder

Mary-Louise Parker ... Charlotte (as Mary Louise Parker)
Michael Lewis ... Joey Monahan
Martin Shakar ... Mr. Castanho
Matthew Cowles ... Gasoline Attendant
Don Saunders ... Radio Announcer
Keith Reddin ... Dr. Pound
Brad Sullivan ... Lobsterman
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One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
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90 min
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Arthur Kennedy had been retired and living in Savannah, Georgia. During a dinner with his daughter and her agent, he asked if there was anything out there for him and the result was his role in this film. more
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Joey Monahan: Why does everyone keep punching me in the face? more

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Captivating, 26 May 2003
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Author: bejasus from United States

It's not real flashy, but this movie does a great job of developing a large cast of characters, and letting you know their hopes and desires, while still managing to be both funny and bittersweet. A very sweet movie. Fun, also, to see Vincent D'Onofrio and Mary-Louise Parker so early in their careers.

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