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Signs of Life
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Signs of Life

1968-07-05 · 91 min · ★ 6.6

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During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded.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.

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Directors
Werner Herzog
Production companies
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter BroglePeter BrogleStroszek
Wolfgang ReichmannWolfgang ReichmannMeinhard
Athina ZacharopoulouNora
Wolfgang von Ungern-SternbergBecker
Wolfgang StumpfWolfgang StumpfCaptain
Henry van LyckHenry van LyckLieutenant
Julio PinheiroGypsy
Florian FrickeFlorian FrickePianist
Heinz UsenerDoctor
Achmed HafizGreek resident
Jannakis Frasakis
Eleni Katerinaki
Werner HerzogWerner HerzogSoldier (uncredited)

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