Permanent Vacation (1981)

NR03/06/1981Drama1h 15m
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Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    Chris Parker

    Allie

  2. Cast 1

    Leila Gastil

    Leila

  3. Cast 1

    John Lurie

    Sax Player

  4. Cast 1

    Richard Boes

    War Vet

  5. Cast 1

    Sara Driver

    Nurse

  6. Charlie Spademan

    Patient

  7. Cast 1

    Jane Fire

    Nurse

  8. Cast 1

    Ruth Bolton

    Mother

  9. Cast 1

    Evelyn Smith

    Patient

A slice-of-life student film from legendary filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, Permanent Vacation follows young Aloysius Allie Parker, a teenager obsessed with jazz genius Charlie Parker, who is searching for meaning in his life. He drifts through New York City without a clear destination, guided more by feeling than intent. Along the way, he encounters strange and compelling people who briefly enter his life, offering moments of reflection, confusion, and quiet connection rather than answers. It’s not hard to identify with Allie. He’s a bright young man whose interest in music is a big part of his pe...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$12,000.00

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