American History X
American History X

Information

Release DateJuly 1, 1998
Runtime1h 59m
StatusReleased
Budget$20M
Revenue$24M
ProductionNew Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
8.3
11,927 votes
Popularity6

American History X

"Some Legacies Must End."

Synopsis

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

Cast & Crew

Director

Tony Kaye
Tony Kaye

Featured Cast

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Derek

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Danny

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Doris

Jennifer Lien

Jennifer Lien

Davina

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Seth

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