Basketball Diaries, The (1995)

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Description

Leonardo DiCaprio became a star with this searing, gut-wrenching portrait of a talented New York athlete and artist who becomes a heroin junkie, based on the acclaimed coming-of-age memoir by Jim Carroll. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Imperioli, Bruno Kirby and Ernie Hudson costar in this provocative, controversial film.

Year

1995

Rating

R

Duration

102 Mins

Showtime Advisories

Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content

Audio Format

Surround / CC / ESP

Ways to Watch

On Showtime 2
03/02/10 at 12:35 AM More Airings

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Character Actor
Jim Carroll Leonardo DiCaprio
Jim's Mother Lorraine Bracco
Chanting Woman Marilyn Sokol
Pedro James Madio
Neutron Patrick McGaw
Mickey Mark Wahlberg
Father McNulty Roy Cooper
Construction Worker Vinnie Pastore
Swifty Bruno Kirby
Iggy Jimmy Papiris
Referee #1 Nick Gaetani
Bobo Alexander Gaberman
Tommy Ben Jorgensen
Counterman Josh Mostel
Diane Moody Juliette Lewis
Bobby Michael Imperioli
Stripper Akiko Ashley
Reggie Ernie Hudson
Manny Manny Alfaro
Winkie Cynthia Daniel
Blinkie Brittany Daniel
Drug Dealer #1 Eric Betts
Mugging Victim Joyce R. Korbin
Confessional Priest Barton Heyman
Referee #2 Lawrence Barth
Policeman Gary Iorio
Kenny Toby Huss
Frankie Pinewater James Dennis Carroll
JuJu Johnson William Webb
Mr. Rubin John Vennema
Skinhead Michael Rapaport
Policeman Doc Dougherty
Billy the Bartender John Hoyt
Pino Manny Siverio
Basketball player Alex Ballar
St. Vitus Student Brian Ferrari
The 'John' in the subway Tom Fitzpatrick
Priest Gus Scharr
Head Nurse Mary Ann Hannon

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