The Basketball Diaries

Director: Scott Kalvert Scott Kalvert

Overview

This coming-of-age film based on the true story of writer Jim Carroll is available as a widescreen DVD from Palm Pictures. This is an excellent transfer, with clean visuals and a crystal clear Dolby 5.1 soundtrack. Although the disc lacks the original theatrical trailer, television spots are included as a bonus. Previews of other films from Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment are included as well. Interviews with the cast and crew provide insight into the making of the film, although their comments are at times a bit short. Leonardo Di Caprio has a couple of interesting comments, mostly reflecting on his portrayal of the real life Carroll. An anti-drug trailer is included with the DVD, as are subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/30/1998
UPC:	0660200310028
Original Release:	1995
Rating:	R
Source:	Palm Pictures / Umvd
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:42:00
Sales rank:	3,875

Special Features

Closed Caption; Digitally remastered; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; In English; Wide screen version; Interactive menus; Interviews; SDH (subtitles for the deaf & hard of hearing); Scene index

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Leonardo DiCaprio	Jim Carroll
Lorraine Bracco	Jim's Mother
Bruno Kirby	Swifty
Ernie Hudson	Reggie Porter
Patrick McGaw	Neutron
James Madio	Pedro
Mark Wahlberg	Mickey
Barton Heyman	Confessional Priest
Roy Cooper	Father McNulty
Josh Mostel	Counterman
Juliette Lewis	Diane Moody
Michael Rapaport	Skinhead
Michael Imperioli	Bobby
Marilyn Sokol	Chanting Woman
Vinnie Patore	Construction Worker
Jimmy Papiris	Iggy
Ben Jorgensen	Tommy
Akiko Ashley	Stripper
Manny Alfaro	Manny
Cynthia Daniel	Winkie,Blinkie
Eric Betts	Drug Dealer,Drug Dealer #1
Joyce R. Korbin	Mugging Victim
Nick Gaetani	Referee No. 1
Lawrence Barth	Referee No. 2
Gary Iorio	Policeman
Toby Huss	Kenny
Jim Carroll	Frankie Pinewater
William Webb	JuJu Johnson
John Vennema	Mr. Rubin,Mr. Rubin
Doc Dougherty	Policeman
John Hoyt	Billy the Bartender
Alexander Chaplin	Bobo
Vincent Pastore	Construction Worker
Manny Siverio	Pino
Chris M. Allport	Voices
Tom Fitzpatrick	Subway John
Graeme Revell	Composer

Technical Credits

Bryan Goluboff

Bryan Gloumboff

Scott Kalvert	Director
Bryan Goluboff	Screenwriter
Chris Blackwell	Executive Producer,Producer
Dan Genetti	Executive Producer,Producer
John Bard Manulis	Producer
Liz Heller	Producer
Avy Kaufman	Casting
Steve Kirshoff	Special Effects
Edgard Mourino	Stunts
J.C. Brotherhood	Special Effects
Jay Carrado	Stunts
Kathie Hersch	Producer
Gary Martone	Key Grip
Bob Colletti	Stunts
Paul Hellerman	Producer
David Shumbris	Stunts
Danny Cosmo Higginbottom	Stunts
Jon Rothstein	Stunts
Todd Michael	Stunts
Bryan Gloumboff	Screenwriter
William Sarokin	Sound/Sound Designer
Paul Clay	Sound/Sound Designer

Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Cutting School [5:52]
2. This One's for Bobby [5:00]
3. After the Game [4:22]
4. 42nd Street [7:14]
5. One on One With Reggie [2:44]
6. Harlem River [3:10]
7. Winky and Blinky [4:10]
8. Death [5:50]
9. The Habit [5:48]
10. Swifty Falls [6:58]
11. Last Game [3:19]
12. Out of the House [1:41]
13. Stealing Cars [4:21]
14. Rapping With Jim [4:15]
15. Candy Store [7:18]
16. Reggie's House [4:38]
17. Small Salvation [4:42]
18. Down in the Tubes [3:33]
19. Last Score With Mickey [4:09]
20. I Need Some Money [5:23]
21. Stage Door [7:21]

Menu

Side #1 --
   Anti-Drug Trailer
   Play the Movie
   Scene Index
   Interviews
      Lionardo DiCaprio As Jim Carroll
      Mark Wahlberg As Mickey
      James Madio As Pedro
      Patrick McGaw As Neutron
      Ernie Hudson As Reggie Porter
      Lorraine Bracco As Jim's Mother
      Bruno Kirby As Swifty
      Scott Kalvert - Director
      Liz Heller - Producer
   TV Spots
   SDH-Subtitles
      SDH-Subtitles: On
      SDH-Subtitles: Off
   Palm Pictures DVD Previews