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Permanent Vacation (1981)

5.9/10 (217 votes) 1h 15m Movie
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.

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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
C
Charlie Spademan
Patient
 Jane Fire
Jane Fire
Nurse
 Ruth Bolton
Ruth Bolton
Mother

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