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Permanent Record

1988-04-22 · 92 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.

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Directors
Marisa Silver
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,893,139

Top Cast

Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesChris Townsend
Alan BoyceAlan BoyceDavid Sinclair
Michelle MeyrinkMichelle MeyrinkM.G.
Jennifer RubinJennifer RubinLauren
Pamela GidleyPamela GidleyKim
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinJim Sinclair
Kathy BakerKathy BakerMartha Sinclair
Michael ElgartJake
Phil DiskinSecurity Guard
Lou ReedLou ReedHimself
Garrett LambertProducer
Richard BradfordRichard BradfordLeo Verdell
Carolyn TomeiChemistry Teacher
Ron EckertSailors Audition
Robert HoovenSailors Audition
Nick KosovichSailors Audition
Sean Patrick McNerneySailors Audition
Mark SpringerMark Springer
Dakin MatthewsDakin Matthews
Evan Knapp

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