Permanent Vacation (1981)
Permanent Vacation is a 1981 drama movie directed by Jim Jarmusch, with a running time of 1h 15m. It stars Chris Parker, Leila Gastil and John Lurie.
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.
Where to watch Permanent Vacation
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Cast
- Chris Parker as Allie
- Leila Gastil as Leila
- John Lurie as Sax Player
- Richard Boes as War Vet
- Sara Driver as Nurse
- Charlie Spademan as Patient
- Jane Fire as Nurse
- Ruth Bolton as Mother
- Evelyn Smith as Patient
- Maria Duval as Latin Girl
- Lisa Rosen as Popcorn Girl
- Frankie Faison as Man in Lobby