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1995 · 102 min · R

The Basketball Diaries

Directed by Scott Kalvert · Drama, Crime

The Basketball Diaries (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Scott Kalvert set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Graeme Revell
Cinematography
David Phillips
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioBruno KirbyLorraine BraccoErnie HudsonPatrick McGawJames MadioMark WahlbergBarton Heyman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFriendship
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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