American History X

8.3 1998 01:59 Drama
American History X

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.

Details
Release date
1998-07-01
Duration
01:59
Categories
Drama
Studios
New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Status
Released
Votes
12,434
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$23,900,000
Top cast
Edward Norton Edward Furlong Beverly D'Angelo Jennifer Lien Ethan Suplee Fairuza Balk Avery Brooks Elliott Gould Stacy Keach William Russ