Manic
Released
November 22, 2002
Runtime: 1h 42m
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.
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Cast & Crew
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Lyle
Don Cheadle
Dr. David Monroe
Zooey Deschanel
Tracy
Michael Bacall
Chad
Elden Henson
Michael
Cody Lightning
Kenny
Sara Rivas
Sara
William Richert
Diego
Blayne Weaver
Charlie
Maggie Baird
Rebecca
Roxie Fuller
Roxie
Van Epperson
Night Staff
Jamielyn Lippman
Dairy Girl
- PG
Paul Greenstone
Mental Patient (uncredited)
- LC
Lydell M. Cheshier
J.C.
- BN
Bree Nogueira
Bree
- KP
Kathy Paradise
Nurse
- LS
Lauren Shubert
Lauren
- JM
Jordan Melamed
Director
- JM
Jordan Melamed
Screenplay
Blayne Weaver
Screenplay
Michael Bacall
Screenplay
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