Mangus! (2011): Cast & Plot
Mangus! is a 2011 comedy directed by Ash Christian, starring Ryan Boggus as Mangus Spedgwick, John Waters and Deborah Theaker. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Ash Christian
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mangus! About?
The premise of Mangus! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After an unexpected tragedy forces Mangus Spedgwick out of the coveted role of Jesus in his high school’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, he rallies every ounce of determination to reclaim the part and honor his family’s long‑standing tradition of playing the lead.
Mangus! Cast & Characters
Ryan Boggus leads the cast as Mangus Spedgwick, with John Waters as Jesus Christ and Deborah Theaker as Raquel Spedgewick. Directed by Ash Christian; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ash Christian
- Ryan Boggus as Mangus Spedgwick
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John Waters as Jesus Christ - Deborah Theaker as Raquel Spedgewick
- Laura Spencer as Kimmy
Also Starring in Mangus!
· 8 more- Leslie Jordan Bruce
- Jennifer Coolidge Cookie Richardson
- Heather Matarazzo Jessica Simpson
- Sheril Rodgers Bus Statiuon Patron (uncredited)
- Brett Donowho Army Man #1
- Reid Shapiro Sno Cone patron
- Greyson Moore Parade Waver
- Melissa Nassauer Audition Hopeful
Mangus! Plot Summary
What happens in Mangus! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mangus Spedgewick [Ryan Boggus] is a typical high schooler living with his war veteran father and his neglectful stepmother Raquel [Deborah Theaker] in River City, Texas. In their small town, it’s a long-running family tradition for the male Spedgewicks to portray Jesus in the yearly Jesus Christ Spectacular, and Mangus is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming auditions.
During the auditions, he competes with a talented and flamboyant classmate named Farrell Williamson, who is the mayor’s son. Mangus lands the coveted role, but that night, when he rides in a limo with his friends Timmy and Kimmy, tragedy strikes: a severe car accident leaves Timmy and Kimmy cut in half and Mangus with a devastating loss of leg mobility.
Full summary
The whole story of Mangus!, scene by scene
Mangus! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mangus!.
How Well Do You Know Mangus!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the high‑school student who wants to play Jesus?
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Mangus! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mangus!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mangus!?
Mangus! runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Mangus! released?
Mangus! was released on April 1, 2011.
Who directed Mangus!?
Mangus! was directed by Ash Christian.
More films by Ash Christian Who is in the cast of Mangus!?
Mangus! stars Ryan Boggus as Mangus Spedgwick, John Waters as Jesus Christ and Deborah Theaker as Raquel Spedgewick, among 12 credited actors.
Does Mangus! have a post-credit scene?
No. Mangus! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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