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Signs of Life (1968)

Movie ★ 6.6 91 min

Drama War

During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.

Werner Herzog Writer Achim von Arnim Writer Werner Herzog Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 5, 1968
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0063218
Country
Germany
Language
German, Greek
Studio
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Themes

Cast

Peter Brogle Peter Brogle Stroszek Wolfgang Reichmann Wolfgang Reichmann Meinhard Athina Zacharopoulou Nora Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg Becker Wolfgang Stumpf Wolfgang Stumpf Captain Henry van Lyck Henry van Lyck Lieutenant Julio Pinheiro Gypsy Florian Fricke Florian Fricke Pianist Heinz Usener Doctor Achmed Hafiz Greek resident Jannakis Frasakis Eleni Katerinaki Werner Herzog Werner Herzog Soldier (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Signs of Life about?
During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.
Who directed Signs of Life?
Signs of Life was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Signs of Life?
Signs of Life stars Peter Brogle, Wolfgang Reichmann, Athina Zacharopoulou, Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg.
When was Signs of Life released?
Signs of Life is a 1968 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Signs of Life?
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