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Permanent Vacation (1981)

  • Mar 6, 1981
  • 1h 15m
  • NR

5.9/10

TMDB user score
225 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Permanent Vacation is a 1981 drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch. Its leading cast includes Chris Parker, Leila Gastil and John Lurie. It runs for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 15 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
5.9/10 from 225 TMDB votes

Trailer

Permanent Vacation ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

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

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