Manic

2001 | 102 minutes | 6.8 ★ (100)

Manic
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    27 January 2001

  • DirectingJordan Melamed
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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