American History X (1998)

  • R
  • 10/30/1998 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 59m

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.

Tony Kaye

Director

David McKenna

Screenplay

Cast

Edward Norton's headshot

Edward Norton

Derek
Edward Furlong's headshot

Edward Furlong

Danny
Beverly D'Angelo's headshot

Beverly D'Angelo

Doris
Jennifer Lien's headshot

Jennifer Lien

Davina
Ethan Suplee's headshot

Ethan Suplee

Seth
Fairuza Balk's headshot

Fairuza Balk

Stacey
Avery Brooks's headshot

Avery Brooks

Sweeney
Elliott Gould's headshot

Elliott Gould

Murray

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