Manic (2001)

  • NR
  • 01/27/2001 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 42m

You can't escape yourself.

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.

Jordan Melamed

Director, Screenplay

Blayne Weaver

Screenplay

Michael Bacall

Screenplay

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's headshot

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Lyle
Don Cheadle's headshot

Don Cheadle

Dr. David Monroe
Zooey Deschanel's headshot

Zooey Deschanel

Tracy
Michael Bacall's headshot

Michael Bacall

Chad
Elden Henson's headshot

Elden Henson

Michael
Cody Lightning's headshot

Cody Lightning

Kenny
Sara Rivas's headshot

Sara Rivas

Sara
William Richert's headshot

William Richert

Diego

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