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A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
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Quick facts
Year
1995
Runtime
1h 42m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
2,222
Genre
Drama, Crime
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.0M
Cast
new york city
sports
heroin
addiction
basketball
friends
based on memoir or autobiography
drugs
1960s
school suspension
gay theme
teenager
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Questions about The Basketball Diaries
How long is The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert and released in 1995.
What genre is The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries is a Drama, Crime film (1995).
Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?
The cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw.
What is the TMDB rating for The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,222 votes.
