Movie

Manic

Released: January 27, 2001 (2001)

Runtime: 102 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Maggie Baird as Rebecca
Age at release: 41
Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe
Age at release: 36
Michael Bacall as Chad
Age at release: 27
Blayne Weaver as Charlie
Age at release: 24
Elden Henson as Michael
Age at release: 23
Zooey Deschanel as Tracy
Age at release: 21
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle
Age at release: 19
Cody Lightning as Kenny
Age at release: 14
Sara Rivas as Sara
Age at release: Unknown
Roxie Fuller as Roxie
Age at release: Unknown

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Van Epperson as Night Staff
Age at release: 43
Lydell M. Cheshier as J.C.
Age at release: 37
Jamielyn Lippman as Dairy Girl
Age at release: 24
Bree Nogueira as Bree
Age at release: Unknown
Kathy Paradise as Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
Lauren Shubert as Lauren
Age at release: Unknown
Ben Markham as Card Kid
Age at release: Unknown
Travis Sutton as Eddie
Age at release: Unknown
Julie Remala as Night Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
Michael O'Neil as Harold
Age at release: Unknown