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Permanent Record (1988)

Director: Marisa Silver

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From Time Out Film Guide

This second feature from the director of Old Enough must be counted a disappointment. A well-intentioned study of high-school kids coping (and not coping) with the pressures of adolescence, its naturalistic style only makes the more overt dramatic elements look forced and clichéd. Basically a non-starter, it does showcase a sympathetic performance from the very happening Keanu Reeves. The music is by Joe Strummer, and Lou Reed has a cameo, but it's par for the course that Gilbert and Sullivan get more of a look in.

Author: TCh 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Marisa Silver

Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr

Cast: Alan Boyce, Keanu Reeves, Michelle Meyrink, Jennifer Rubin, Pamela Gidley, Richard Bradford, Barry Corbin, Kathy Baker full cast

Duration: 91 mins


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