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American History X

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his 14 yr old brother's, Danny Vineyard, 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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama), release year 1998, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of American History X

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his 14 yr old brother's, Danny Vineyard, 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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama), release year 1998, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1998
  • Released 20 Nov 1998
  • Runtime 119 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.5/10 from 1,271,167 votes
  • Metascore 62/100
  • Genres Crime, Drama
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo

Direction and writing

Directed by: Tony Kaye

Written by: David McKenna

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total

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