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Permanent Vacation

March 6, 1981 1h 15m 5.9/10 (207 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Permanent Vacation is a drama film. directed by Jim Jarmusch. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, and John Lurie

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (207 votes)
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Budget $12K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000

Production Companies

  • Cinesthesia Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Permanent Vacation about?

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 lif...

Who directed Permanent Vacation?

Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

How long is Permanent Vacation?

Permanent Vacation has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Permanent Vacation released?

Permanent Vacation was released on March 6, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Permanent Vacation?

The main cast of Permanent Vacation includes Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes, Sara Driver.

Is Permanent Vacation worth watching?

Permanent Vacation has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 207 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.