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Signs Of Life (1989)

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Release Date: Jun 1, 1989 Wide

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Co-produced by the folks from PBS' American Playhouse series, Signs of Life (alternate title: One For Sorrow, Two For Joy) 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. Beau Bridges has a wife (Kathy Bates) and four kids to support, with a fifth on the way. Kevin J. O'Connor would like to take a salvage-diving

PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.

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Directed By: John David Coles

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1989 Wide

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Arthur Kennedy
Owen Coughlin
Kevin J. O'Connor
Eddie Johnson
Vincent D'Onofrio
Daryl Monahan
Michael Lewis
Joey Monahan
Beau Bridges
John Alder
Kate Reid
Mrs. Wrangway
Mary-Louise Parker
Charlotte
Georgia Engel
Betty
Kathy Bates
Mary Beth
Matthew Cowles
Pierre
Will Patton
Mr. Coughlin Sr.
L�zaro P�rez
Uncle Reynaldo
Keith Reddin
Dr. Pound
Martin Shakar
Mr. Castanho
Brad Sullivan
Lobsterman
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ernie
Anna Besaud
Dee Dee
Paul Cunha
Jamie Castanho
Alex Goulart Jr.
Castanhos
Manuel Januaro
Castanhos
Mary Joy
Cranberry Woman
Brooke Lawsing
Carrie
Graciella Lecube
Mrs. Castanho
Wellington Santos
Carlos Castanho

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A fetching film about how the closing of a boatbuilding business affects the lives of four men in a small Maine town.

July 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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