Permanent Vacation (1981)

5.9/10 75 min Drama

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.

Cast

Chris Parker

Allie

Leila Gastil

Leila

John Lurie

Sax Player

Richard Boes

War Vet

Sara Driver

Nurse

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

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