Movie
Manic
Overview
Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution, where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
Details
- Release date
- 2002-11-22
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Next Wave Films
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle
- Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe
- Zooey Deschanel as Tracy
- Michael Bacall as Chad
- Elden Henson as Michael
- Cody Lightning as Kenny
- Sara Rivas as Sara
- William Richert as Diego
- Blayne Weaver as Charlie
- Maggie Baird as Rebecca
- Roxie Fuller as Roxie
- Van Epperson as Night Staff
Crew
- Jordan Melamed - Director
- Jordan Melamed - Screenplay
- Blayne Weaver - Screenplay
- Michael Bacall - Screenplay
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