Permanent Record(1988)
High school. Senior year. His suicide shattered their world. Their courage drove them to pick up the pieces.
Permanent Record Synopsis
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.
Permanent Record (1988) is a drama film directed by Marisa Silver, released on April 22, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink and Jennifer Rubin. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Marisa Silver
- Writers:
- Larry Ketron, Alice Liddle, Jarre Fees
- Producers:
- Frank Mancuso Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Frederick Elmes
- Composer:
- Joe Strummer
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,893,139
- Status:
- Released
Permanent Record (1988) Trailer
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Permanent Record Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keanu Reeves
as Chris Townsend
Alan Boyce
as David Sinclair
Michelle Meyrink
as M.G.
Jennifer Rubin
as Lauren
Pamela Gidley
as Kim
Barry Corbin
as Jim Sinclair
Kathy Baker
as Martha Sinclair
- Michael Elgart
Michael Elgart
as Jake
- Phil Diskin
Phil Diskin
as Security Guard
Lou Reed
as Himself
- Garrett Lambert
Garrett Lambert
as Producer
Richard Bradford
as Leo Verdell
Key crew
Directed by Marisa Silver, written by Larry Ketron, Alice Liddle and Jarre Fees, produced by Frank Mancuso Jr..
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Permanent Record Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 61 ratings.
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Permanent Record – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Permanent Record online?
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Permanent Record (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Permanent Record?
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The main cast of Permanent Record (1988) includes Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink, Jennifer Rubin and Pamela Gidley. The film was directed by Marisa Silver. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Permanent Record released?
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Permanent Record was released on April 22, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Permanent Record worth watching?
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Permanent Record (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Permanent Record?
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Yes. The official Permanent Record trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.