Manic
January 27, 2001
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...More
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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JM
Jordan Melamed
Director
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)
LMC
Lydell M. Cheshier
J.C.
BN
Bree Nogueira
Bree
KP
Kathy Paradise
Nurse
LS
Lauren Shubert
Lauren
BM
Ben Markham
Card Kid
TS
Travis Sutton
Eddie
NH
Nic Henley
Nic
Julie Remala
Night Nurse
MO
Michael O'Neil
Harold