American History X(1998)
“Some legacies must end.”
Overview
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.
Director
Tony Kaye
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Edward Norton
as Derek
Edward Furlong
as Danny
Beverly D'Angelo
as Doris
Jennifer Lien
as Davina
Ethan Suplee
as Seth
Fairuza Balk
as Stacey
Avery Brooks
as Sweeney
Elliott Gould
as Murray
Stacy Keach
as Cameron
William Russ
as Dennis
Guy Torry
as Lamont
Joe Cortese
as Rasmussen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Savoy Pictures • The Turman-Morrissey Company
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What is American History X about?▼
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.
Who directed American History X?▼
American History X was directed by Tony Kaye and released in 1998. It is a drama film.
How long is American History X?▼
American History X has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in American History X?▼
The cast of American History X includes Edward Norton as Derek, Edward Furlong as Danny, Beverly D'Angelo as Doris, Jennifer Lien as Davina, Ethan Suplee as Seth and more.
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