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Permanent Vacation
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Permanent Vacation

Fri, Mar 6, 1981
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 6, 1981New York City, New York
GB
  • PhysicalMon, May 12, 2008DVD
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Apr 25, 1984
DE
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 1, 1980International Filmfest Mannheim-Heidelberg
  • PhysicalFri, Jun 9, 2006DVD
  • TVWed, Feb 15, 2006
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Jul 18, 1986
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Chris Parker
    Chris Parker
    as Allie
  • Leila Gastil
    Leila Gastil
    as Leila
  • John Lurie
    John Lurie
    as Sax Player
  • Richard Boes
    Richard Boes
    as War Vet
  • Sara Driver
    Sara Driver
    as Nurse
  • C
    Charlie Spademan
    as Patient
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