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American History X
“Some legacies must end.”
8.3 / 10• 1998• 1h 59m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
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
Edward Norton
Derek
Lead
Edward Furlong
Danny
Beverly D'Angelo
Doris
Jennifer Lien
Davina
Ethan Suplee
Seth
Fairuza Balk
Stacey
Avery Brooks
Sweeney
Elliott Gould
Murray
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tony Kaye's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. American History X is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
