The Basketball Diaries

Guide Note

The basketball Diaries is a 1995 Drama Film directed by Scott Kalvert. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Lorraine Bracco, Bruno Kirby, Ernie Hudson. The film is based on the autobiographical book by Jim Carroll and it's about a high school basketball player who abuses drugs.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: April 21, 1995
2. Director: Scott Kalvert
3. Screenwriter: Bryan Galobuff
4. Producer: Liz Heller, John Bard Manulis
5. Distributor: New Line Cinema
6. MPAA rating: R
7. Run time: 102 min.:
8. Based on: Book written by Jim Carroll
9. Domestic Gross: $2,38,087¹
10. Widest Release: 318 theaters¹

Plot Summary

Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio), a high school basketball player that was only dreaming to be a basketball star was transformed into a drug addict.

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio: Jim Carroll
• Mark Wahlberg: Mickey
• Lorraine Bracco: Jim's mother
• Bruno Kirby: Swifty
• Ernie Hudson: Reggie

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