The Basketball Diaries(1995)
“The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist.”
Overview
A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Director
Scott Kalvert
Studio
Island Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Jim Carroll
Bruno Kirby
as Swifty
Lorraine Bracco
as Jim's Mother
Ernie Hudson
as Reggie
Patrick McGaw
as Neutron
James Madio
as Pedro
Mark Wahlberg
as Mickey
Barton Heyman
as Confessional Priest
Roy Cooper
as Father McNulty
Michael Imperioli
as Bobby
Juliette Lewis
as Diane Moody
Manny Alfaro
as Manny
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Island Pictures
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Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries?▼
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What is The Basketball Diaries about?▼
A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Who directed The Basketball Diaries?▼
The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert and released in 1995. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is The Basketball Diaries?▼
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?▼
The cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Jim Carroll, Bruno Kirby as Swifty, Lorraine Bracco as Jim's Mother, Ernie Hudson as Reggie, Patrick McGaw as Neutron and more.
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