American History X poster

American History X( 1998)

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Some Legacies Must End.

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 Billed Cast

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      Edward Norton

      Derek

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      Edward Furlong

      Danny

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      Beverly D'Angelo

      Doris

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      Jennifer Lien

      Davina

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      Ethan Suplee

      Seth

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      Fairuza Balk

      Stacey

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      Avery Brooks

      Sweeney

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      Elliott Gould

      Murray

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      Stacy Keach

      Cameron

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      William Russ

      Dennis

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      Guy Torry

      Lamont

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      Joe Cortese

      Rasmussen

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      Jason Bose Smith

      Little Henry

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      Antonio David Lyons

      Lawrence

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      Alex Sol

      Mitch McCormick

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      Keram Malicki-Sánchez

      Chris

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      Giuseppe Andrews

      Jason

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      Michelle Christine White

      Lizzy

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      Jonathan Fowler Jr.

      Jerome

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      Christopher Masterson

      Daryl Dawson

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      Nicholas R. Oleson

      Huge Aryan

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      Jordan Marder

      Curtis

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      Paul Le Mat

      McMahon

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      Thomas L. Bellissimo

      Cop #2

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      Cherish Lee

      Kammi

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      Sam Vlahos

      Dr. Aguilar

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      Tara Blanchard

      Ally Vinyard

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      Anne Lambton

      Cassandra

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      Steve Wolford

      Reporter

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      Richard Noyce

      Desk Sergeant

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      Danso Gordon

      Buddy #1

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      Jim Norton

      Randy

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      David Basulto

      Guard

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      Alexis Rose Coen

      Young Ally

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      Kiante Elam

      Lawrence's Partner

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      Paul Hopkins

      Student

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      Keith Odett

      Random Skinhead

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      Paul E. Short

      Stocky Buddy

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      Nigel Miguel

      Basketball Player

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      Darrell Britt

      White Supremicist (uncredited)

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      Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter

      Skinhead (uncredited)

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      Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston

      Prison Gang Leader (uncredited)

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      John Embry

      Parking Lot Skinhead (uncredited)

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      Maximillian Kesmodel

      Young Danny Vinyard (uncredited)

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      Allie Moss

      Skinhead Girlfriend (uncredited)

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      Barbie Marie

      Student (uncredited)

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      Selwyn Ward

      Student Leaving Bathroom (uncredited)

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      Sam Sarpong

      Jail Inmate (uncredited)

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      Denney Pierce

      Arresting Officer (uncredited)

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      Glendon Rich

      Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)

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    A review by tmdb15435519

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    Written by tmdb15435519 on Thu Apr 15 2021
    Despite having a somewhat weak cast, this is an incredibly poignant drama of one man's struggle to live a new life. Probably too violent and close-to-home for some....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    20000000.00

    Revenue

    23900000.00

    Keywords

    • prison
    • neo-nazism
    • rape
    • skinhead
    • sibling relationship
    • swastika
    • nazi
    • brother
    • fascism
    • tragedy
    • jail
    • school
    • los angeles, california
    • family
    • xenophobia
    • interracial friendship
    • nazism
    • violence
    • crime
    • prison drama