Movie·2002·1h 42m
Manic
You can't escape yourself.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Blayne Weaver, Michael Bacall
Producer
Peter Broderick, Trudi Callon
Cinematography
Nicholas Hay
Music
David Wingo
Editor
Gloria Vela
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
Paul Greenstone
Mental Patient (uncredited)
Lydell M. Cheshier
J.C.
Bree Nogueira
Bree
Kathy Paradise
Nurse
Lauren Shubert
Lauren
// crew
Crew
Jordan Melamed
Director, Screenplay
Blayne Weaver
Screenplay
Gloria Vela
Editor
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
Michael Bacall
Screenplay
Peter Broderick
Executive Producer
Nicholas Hay
Director of Photography
David Wingo
Original Music Composer
Michael Linnen
Original Music Composer
Trudi Callon
Producer
Kirk Hassig
Producer
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