Plot
Set in Baltimore, Maryland, during the last week of 1959, Diner tells the story of a group of male friends – now in their early twenties – who reunite for the wedding of one of their group. The title refers to the diner that was located at Reisterstown Road and Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, the group's late-night hangout – a diner in Fells Point, Baltimore was used for location shooting). An element of the story includes the Baltimore Colts winning the 1959 NFL Championship Game. The semi-autobiographical film explores the changing relationships among these friends as they become adults through what is mostly a series of vignettes rather than a traditional narrative. Levinson encouraged improvisation among his cast to capture naturalistic camaraderie.
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