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1981•1h 15m•Released•EN

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Overview

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.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

March 6, 1981

Runtime

1h 15m

Rating

5.9 / 10

Votes

223

Budget

$12,000

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

2.2

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Cast

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Chris Parker

Chris Parker

Allie

Leila Gastil

Leila Gastil

Leila

John Lurie

John Lurie

Sax Player

Richard Boes

Richard Boes

War Vet

Sara Driver

Sara Driver

Nurse

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Charlie Spademan

Patient

Jane Fire

Jane Fire

Nurse

Ruth Bolton

Ruth Bolton

Mother

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

Patient

Maria Duval

Maria Duval

Latin Girl

Lisa Rosen

Lisa Rosen

Popcorn Girl

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Man in Lobby

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Featured Crew

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Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch

Director

Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch

Producer

Jim Jarmusch

Jim Jarmusch

Screenplay

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