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American History X

American History X

Some Legacies Must End.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American History X
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-07-01
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 8.33/10 (12191 votes)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Revenue: $23,900,000
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.2834
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

as Derek

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

as Danny

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

as Doris

Jennifer Lien

Jennifer Lien

as Davina

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

as Seth

Fairuza Balk

Fairuza Balk

as Stacey

Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

as Sweeney

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

as Murray

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

as Cameron

William Russ

William Russ

as Dennis

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Trailers & Clips

Derek's Out of Prison

American History X (1998) Original Trailer [HD]

External Links

Keywords

prisonneo-nazismrapeskinheadsibling relationshipswastikanazibrotherfascismtragedyjailschoollos angeles, californiafamilyxenophobiainterracial friendshipnazismviolencecrimepowerful

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American History X?

American History X is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-07-01.

Who are the main actors in American History X?

The main cast includes Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, .

Where can I watch American History X online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American History X is available.

Is American History X based on a true story?

Some Legacies Must End.

What is the IMDb rating of American History X?

American History X has an IMDb rating of 8.33/10 based on 12191 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American History X?

The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $23,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American History X?

The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American History X filmed?

American History X was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American History X?

The total runtime of American History X is 119 minutes.

Is American History X suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American History X?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American History X.

Does American History X have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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