Manic (2001)
1h 42m
Running Time
January 27, 2001Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Lyle
Don Cheadle
Dr. David Monroe
Zooey Deschanel
Tracy
Michael Bacall
Chad / Screenplay
Elden Henson
Michael
Cody Lightning
Kenny
Sara Rivas
Sara
William Richert
Diego
Lydell M. Cheshier
J.C.
Blayne Weaver
Charlie / Screenplay
Maggie Baird
Rebecca
Roxie Fuller
Roxie
Van Epperson
Night Staff
Jamielyn Lippman
Dairy Girl
Paul Greenstone
Mental Patient (uncredited) / Co-Producer
Jordan Melamed
Director / Screenplay
Veronique Fletcher
Script Supervisor
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
David Broer
Art Direction
Gloria Vela
Editor
Peter Broderick
Executive Producer
David Wingo
Original Music Composer
Jamie Midgley
Still Photographer
Mali Finn
Casting
Michael Linnen
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Hay
Director of Photography
Carol Strober
Production Design
Kirk Hassig
Producer
Trudi Callon
Producer
Dahlia Foroutan
Costume Design
Pyeng Threadgill
Assistant Music Supervisor
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 27, 2001
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 42m
Filming LocationsCalifornia, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
child abuse
depression
mental institution
juvenile delinquent
mental illness
troubled teen
teen anger
bipolar
group therapy
self-harm
teenage protagonist
depressing
comforting
Wiki.
Manic is a 2001 American drama film directed by Jordan Melamed and written by Michael Bacall and Blayne Weaver. It was shown at several film festivals in 2001 and 2002, including the Sundance Film Festival. The region 1 DVD was released January 20, 2004. This also marks the first time actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel have worked together as each other's main love interest in a film, the second being (500) Days of Summer.
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