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Permanent Vacation (1981)

Movie ★ 5.9 75 min

Drama

In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.

Jim Jarmusch Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 6, 1981
Runtime
75 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$12,000
IMDb
tt0084488
Language
,
Studio
Cinesthesia Productions

Themes

Cast

Chris Parker Chris Parker Allie Leila Gastil Leila Gastil Leila John Lurie John Lurie Sax Player Richard Boes Richard Boes War Vet Sara Driver Sara Driver Nurse Charlie Spademan Patient Jane Fire Jane Fire Nurse Ruth Bolton Ruth Bolton Mother Evelyn Smith Evelyn Smith Patient Maria Duval Maria Duval Latin Girl Lisa Rosen Lisa Rosen Popcorn Girl Frankie Faison Frankie Faison Man in Lobby Suzanne Fletcher Suzanne Fletcher Girl in Car Felice Rosser Felice Rosser Woman by Mailbox Eric Mitchell Eric Mitchell Car Fence Chris Hameon French Traveller

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Frequently asked questions

What is Permanent Vacation about?
In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.
Who directed Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation stars Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes.
When was Permanent Vacation released?
Permanent Vacation is a 1981 drama film.
Where can I watch Permanent Vacation?
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