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American History X (1998)

"Some legacies must end."

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American History X

year
1998
runtime
1h 59m
rating
8.3
genres
Drama
directors
Tony Kaye
actors
Edward Norton
Edward Furlong
Beverly D'Angelo
Jennifer Lien
Ethan Suplee

Plot 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.

Top Cast & Characters

  • Edward Norton
    as Derek
  • Edward Furlong
    as Danny
  • Beverly D'Angelo
    as Doris
  • Jennifer Lien
    as Davina
  • Ethan Suplee
    as Seth
  • Fairuza Balk
    as Stacey
  • Avery Brooks
    as Sweeney
  • Elliott Gould
    as Murray

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The film uses stark black and white segments to represent events from the characters' pasts, underlining themes of memory and reflection.