Signs of Life
Synopsis
The closing of a small shipbuilder in New England places stresses on the people involved.
Top Cast
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Beau Bridges
John Alder
Vincent D'Onofrio
Daryl Monahan
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
Michael Lewis
Joey Monahan
Martin Shakar
Mr. Castanho
Matthew Cowles
Gasoline Attendant
Don Saunders
Radio Announcer (voice)
Keith Reddin
Dr. Pound
Brad Sullivan
Lobsterman
Ralph Williams
Ernie
Lázaro Pérez
Uncle Reinaldo
Paul Cunha
Jaime Castanho
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John David Coles
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Malone
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Signs of Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John David Coles
Mark Malone
Howard Shore
Elliot Davis
Angelo Corrao, William A. Anderson
Lindsay Law, Marcus Viscidi, Andrew Reichsman, Cary Brokaw
Department Leadership Roster
John David Coles
Director
Marcus Viscidi
Producer
Andrew Reichsman
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Angelo Corrao
Editor
William A. Anderson
Editor
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Jeffrey Ullman
Costume Design
Mark Malone
Writer
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Signs of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Signs of Life about?
The closing of a small shipbuilder in New England places stresses on the people involved.
Who directed Signs of Life?
Signs of Life was directed by John David Coles.
Who stars in Signs of Life?
The principal cast of Signs of Life includes Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, Arthur Kennedy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Will Patton.
When was Signs of Life released and how long is it?
Signs of Life was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Signs of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Signs of Life was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Signs of Life?
Signs of Life holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).