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Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

1981•1h 15m•5.9/10
Drama

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5.9/10(208)

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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Production

Cinesthesia Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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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

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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