Manito

2002 1h 18m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 9

Drama

Synopsis

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Fifteen years ago, their Washington Heights neighborhood was dubbed the crack-cocaine capital of the world, but today it is transforming into one of the most vibrant, Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. While the drug dealers continue to disappear, their violent legacy still casts a shadow over the neighborhood and its residents. Junior, an ex-convict struggling to get his life back on track, is a product of this legacy. His younger brother Manny, the salutatorian of his high school class, embodies the hope of the future. On the night of his graduation party, Manny finds himself faced with an ill-fated decision that could change his life forever

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Franky G
Junior Moreno
Leo Minaya
Manny Moreno
Manuel Cabral
Oscar Moreno
Jessica Morales
Marisol
Julissa Lopez
Miriam Moreno
Héctor González
Abuelo
Panchito Gómez
Rodchenko
Reggie Alvin Green
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eric Eason
Writers: Eric Eason
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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4 / 7

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Franky G and Leo Minaya and Manuel Cabral carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0298050 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Eric Eason directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Franky G and Leo Minaya and Manuel Cabral carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0298050 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 78 min · 1h 18m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Manito (2002)

Awards

Sundance Special Jury Prize for Ensemble Cast

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Community reviews

What people are saying

pancine2019-02-10
★ 6/10
Meh, overkill on the stereotypes, machismo and ever present empowerment from saying "fuck". Predictable all the way through although Manny's situation at the end is easily the best part of this average movie, I give it an extra star for that. Overall weak FM release.