The Basketball Diaries Movie Review

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Story Overview of The Basketball Diaries

A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.

The Basketball Diaries Rating and Reception

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The Basketball Diaries Details and Cast

Movie NameThe Basketball Diaries
Original LanguageEn
Spoken LanguageEnglish
Release Date1995-04-21
Runtime102 minutes
CountryUnited States of America
GenresDrama, Crime
WriterN/A
DirectorScott Kalvert
ProducerLiz Heller, John Bard Manulis

The Basketball Diaries Official Trailer

The Basketball Diaries Star Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Jim Carroll
Bruno Kirby Swifty
Lorraine Bracco Jim's Mother
Ernie Hudson Reggie
Patrick McGaw Neutron
James Madio Pedro
Mark Wahlberg Mickey
Barton Heyman Confessional Priest
Roy Cooper Father McNulty
Michael Imperioli Bobby

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Our Review of The Basketball Diaries

'The Basketball Diaries' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, crime. Released on 1995-04-21, this 102-minute film by Scott Kalvert has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, it’s worth a look for drama fans.

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