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Manic(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-01-27
69%
113 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Next Wave Films
Movie: Manic
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer Manic
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Manic Official Trailer #1 - Don Cheadle Movie (2001) HD - Trailer
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