The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Metacritic69/100
222 audience votes
Key crew
- Jim JarmuschDirector
- Jim JarmuschScreenplay
Cast
- Chris ParkerAllie
- Leila GastilLeila
- John LurieSax Player
- Richard BoesWar Vet
- Sara DriverNurse
- Charlie SpademanPatient
- Jane FireNurse
- Ruth BoltonMother
- Evelyn SmithPatient
- Maria DuvalLatin Girl
- Lisa RosenPopcorn Girl
- Frankie FaisonMan in Lobby
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Themes
new york citysaxophonedriftermental illness