American History X (1998)

Some legacies must end.

American History X (1998) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Tony Kaye
Editing: Gerald B. Greenberg, Alan Heim
Production: New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $24M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World

Keywords

prison, neo-nazism, rape, skinhead, sibling relationship, swastika, nazi, brother, fascism, tragedy, jail, school, los angeles, california, family, xenophobia

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American History X about?
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.
Who directed American History X?
American History X was directed by Tony Kaye.
Who stars in American History X?
American History X stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk.
How long is American History X?
American History X has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is American History X?
American History X is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for American History X?
American History X has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of American History X?
American History X had a budget of $20M.
How much did American History X gross?
American History X grossed $24M worldwide.
Where was American History X produced?
American History X was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of American History X?
The themes of American History X include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World.