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Manic

You can't escape yourself.

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

102 mins

Rating

6.807/10

Release Date

27 January 2001

Country

United States of America

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Lyle

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Dr. David Monroe

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Tracy

Michael Bacall

Michael Bacall

Chad

Elden Henson

Elden Henson

Michael

Cody Lightning

Cody Lightning

Kenny

Sara Rivas

Sara Rivas

Sara

William Richert

William Richert

Diego

Blayne Weaver

Blayne Weaver

Charlie

Maggie Baird

Maggie Baird

Rebecca

Roxie Fuller

Roxie Fuller

Roxie

Van Epperson

Van Epperson

Night Staff

Jamielyn Lippman

Jamielyn Lippman

Dairy Girl

Paul Greenstone

Paul Greenstone

Mental Patient (uncredited)

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