3 Movies Starring John Lurie

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-07-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

75 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (5086 Reviews)

Director:

Jim Jarmusch

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

In downtown Manhattan, a twenty-something boy ('Chris Parker')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.

Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1984-11-09

Languages:

English, Hungarian

Countries:

USA, West Germany

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (23114 Reviews)

Director:

Jim Jarmusch

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

A self-styled New York hipster is paid a surprise visit by his younger cousin from Budapest. From initial hostility and indifference a small degree of affection grows between the two. Along with a friend, they eventually end up visiting their aunt in the wastelands of Cleveland and then proceed to Florida where they lose all their money gambling before unwittingly gaining a fortune.

Down by Law

Down by Law

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1986-10-30

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA, West Germany

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (33597 Reviews)

Director:

Jim Jarmusch

Fullplot:

DJ Zack and pimp Jack end up in prison for being too laid-back to avoid being framed for crimes they didn't commit. They end up sharing a cell with eccentric Italian optimist Roberto, whose limited command of the English language is both entertaining and infuriating -but rather more useful to them is the fact that Roberto knows an escape route

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