Permanent Vacation
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.
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Permanent Vacation ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-08
Top Cast
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Chris Parker
Allie
Leila Gastil
Leila
John Lurie
Sax Player
Richard Boes
War Vet
Sara Driver
Nurse
Charlie Spademan
Patient
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
Chris Hameon
French Traveller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original Score
- John Lurie, Jim Jarmusch
- Original Title
- Permanent Vacation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $12K
- Production Studios
- Cinesthesia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
John Lurie, Jim Jarmusch
James A. Lebovitz
Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Jarmusch
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Producer
Jim Jarmusch
Editor
James A. Lebovitz
Director of Photography
Jim Jarmusch
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Vacation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.
Who directed Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Permanent Vacation?
The principal cast of Permanent Vacation includes Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes, Sara Driver.
When was Permanent Vacation released and how long is it?
Permanent Vacation was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Permanent Vacation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Permanent Vacation was composed by John Lurie, Jim Jarmusch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Permanent Vacation?
Permanent Vacation holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).