Manic
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “You can't escape yourself.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Jordan Melamed
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Joseph Gordon-LevittLyle
Don CheadleDr. David Monroe
Zooey DeschanelTracy
Michael BacallChad
Elden HensonMichael
Cody LightningKenny
Sara RivasSara
William RichertDiego
Blayne WeaverCharlie
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manic about?
- 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.
- Who directed Manic?
- Manic was directed by Jordan Melamed.
- When was Manic released?
- Manic was released on January 27, 2001.
- How long is Manic?
- Manic has a runtime of 1h 42m.
- Where can I track Manic?
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