new york city,saxophone,drifter,mental illness

Permanent Vacation (1981)

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In downtown Manhattan, a twenty-something boy whose Father is not around and whose Mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for more meaning in his life and meets a few characters along the way.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Jim Jarmusch
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    Allie Chris Parker
  • Profile picture of Leila Gastil
    Leila Leila Gastil
  • Profile picture of John Lurie
    Sax Player John Lurie
  • Profile picture of Richard Boes
    War Vet Richard Boes
  • Profile picture of Sara Driver
    Nurse Sara Driver
  • Profile picture of Jane Fire
    Nurse Jane Fire
  • Profile picture of Ruth Bolton
    Mother Ruth Bolton
  • Profile picture of Evelyn Smith
    Patient Evelyn Smith

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • saxophone
  • drifter
  • mental illness