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Manito is a 2002 American independent film written and directed by first time film maker Eric Eason. Shot in the cinema verite style, Manito chronicles 48 incident-packed hours in the lives of a Washington Heights Latino family.
One of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, Manito was hailed by critics as a film that heralded the reemergence of American neorealism and won a Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble Cast at the Sundance Film Festival and Best Emerging Filmmaker at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Original Release
01/15/2002
US Release
01/15/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Lavidania Ramirez | Anita (Oscar's Wife) |
| Casper Martinez | Enrique |
| Lou Torres | Bartender |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Lavidania Ramirez | Anita (Oscar's Wife) |
| Casper Martinez | Enrique |
| Lou Torres | Bartender |
| Adael Irizarry | Hercules |
| Edwin De Leon | Roberto |
| Jeff Knite | Ignacio |
| Jay Dog | Mugger #1 |
| Gilly Delgado | Mugger #2 |
| Yovanna Jose | Nena |
| Tiffany Yates | Mrs. Wendorf |
| John McGrath | Detective |
| Petra Quinones | Aunt Aida |
| Monique Vasquez | Miriam's Friend |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul Corvino | Executive Producer |
| Neil Davis | Executive Producer |
| Peggy Fry | Executive Producer |
| John P. McGrath | Executive Producer |
| Casper Martinez | Producer |
| Lou Torres | Producer |
| Allen Bain | Producer |
| Steve Carrillo | Producer |
| Darren Goldberg | Producer |
| Jesse Scolaro | Producer |
| Ferenc Tóth | Producer |
