American History X

– Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break i..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 59 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
American History X (1998)

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. 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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Producing Country:
USA
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American History X (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Nov 1998

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tony Kaye

Writer:

David McKenna

Main Actors:

Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien

Plot:

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 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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 13 nominations.

Production:

New Line Cinema

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
Metacritic:
62%