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.
American History X (1998)
Information
Released Year: 1998
Runtime: 119 minutes
Directors: Tony Kaye
Casts: Elliott Gould, Ethan Suplee, Glendon Rich, Thomas L. Bellissimo, Denney Pierce, Edward Norton, Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston, Beverly D'Angelo, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Edward Furlong, Paul E. Short, Jim Norton, Giuseppe Andrews, Paul Le Mat, Christopher Masterson, Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Alex Sol, Guy Torry, Antonio David Lyons, William Russ, John Embry, Kiante Elam, Paul Hopkins, Avery Brooks, Jennifer Lien, Joe Cortese, Jason Bose Smith, Michelle Christine White, Jonathan Fowler Jr., Jordan Marder, Nicholas R. Oleson, Cherish Lee, Sam Vlahos, Tara Blanchard, Anne Lambton, Steve Wolford, Richard Noyce, Danso Gordon, David Basulto, Alexis Rose Coen, Keith Odett, Nigel Miguel, Darrell Britt, Hans Cozzens, Maximillian Kesmodel, Barbie Marie, Allie Moss, Louis E. Rosas, Sam Sarpong, Jeremy Sweet, Selwyn Ward
Storyline
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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Reviews
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Portland Oregonian -
Feels as true as a documentary, as painful as a blow to the heart.
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Variety -
Jolting, superbly acted film.
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Film.com -
A true achievement -- no matter who eventually wants to take, or deny, credit for its creation.
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The New York Times -
An inflated yet gut-slugging film.
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USA Today -
While this movie is sometimes overbaked, it is the first major studio release in a while to engross wall-to-wall.
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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.
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.
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.
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.