The Basketball Diaries (1995)
English teen film directed by Scott Kalvert
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 30m 90 min
- Released
- 21 April 1995
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). The English film released on 21 April 1995. It is directed by Scott Kalvert and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco and Mark Wahlberg.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Scott Kalvert
- Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco, Mark Wahlberg, Bruno Kirby, James Madio, Ernie Hudson, Juliette Lewis, Michael Imperioli, Cynthia Daniel, Brittany Daniel, Michael Rapaport, Josh Mostel
- Cinematography
- David Phillips
- Music
- Graeme Revell
- Written by
- Bryan Goluboff
- Produced by
- Liz Heller
- Production
- New Line Cinema
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Basketball Diaries
- Set in
- New York City
- Filmed in
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 April 1995
- First shown
- 27 January 1995 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.
When did The Basketball Diaries release?
The Basketball Diaries released on 21 April 1995.
Who directed The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries is directed by Scott Kalvert.
Who is in the cast of The Basketball Diaries?
The cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco, Mark Wahlberg, Bruno Kirby, James Madio and Ernie Hudson.
Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries online?
The Basketball Diaries streams on Netflix.
Is The Basketball Diaries based on a true story or a book?
The Basketball Diaries is based on The Basketball Diaries.
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