Signs of Life

(1968)Directed by Werner Herzog91 minDrama, 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During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded.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.

Peter Brogleas Stroszek
Athina Zacharopoulouas Nora
Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternbergas Becker
Wolfgang Stumpfas Captain
Henry van Lyckas Lieutenant
Julio Pinheiroas Gypsy
Florian Frickeas Pianist
Heinz Useneras Doctor
Achmed Hafizas Greek resident
Jannakis Frasakis
Eleni Katerinaki
Werner Herzogas Soldier (uncredited)