Review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) by Leona F — 09 Feb 2008

Pas du tout playboy dans ce film, Di Caprio est plongÃ© dans l'enfer de la drogue.

This review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) was written by Leona F on 09 Feb 2008.

The Basketball Diaries has generally received positive reviews.

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