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Maniac

1980-11-14 · 88 min · ★ 6.4

Horror

A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City.

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Directors
William Lustig
Production companies
Magnum Motion Pictures Inc., MPO Videotronics
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 350,000
Revenue
USD 10,000,000

Top Cast

Joe SpinellJoe SpinellFrank Zito
Caroline MunroCaroline MunroAnna D'Antoni
Abigail ClaytonAbigail ClaytonRita
Denise SpagnuoloDenise
Billy SpagnuoloBilly
Kelly PiperKelly PiperNurse
Sharon MitchellSharon MitchellSecond Nurse
Rita MontoneRita MontoneHooker
Hyla MarrowDisco Girl
Tom SaviniTom SaviniDisco Boy
Nelia BacmeisterCarmen Zito
Linda Lee WalterBeach Girl
James BrewsterJames BrewsterBeach Boy
Tracie EvansStreet Hooker
Carol HenryDeadbeat
Louis JawitzArt Director
Candace ClementsFirst Park Mother
Diane SpagnuoloSecond Park Mother
Kim HudsonLobby Hooker
Terry GagnonWoman in Alley

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