American History X (1998)

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Released:
1998-07-01

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

Runtime:
1h 59min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Edward Norton
    as
    Derek
  • Edward Furlong
    as
    Danny
  • Beverly D'Angelo
    as
    Doris
  • Jennifer Lien
    as
    Davina
  • Ethan Suplee
    as
    Seth