American History X
1998
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
July 1, 1998
Director
Tony Kaye
Runtime
1h 59m
Cast
Edward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloJennifer LienEthan SupleeFairuza BalkAvery BrooksElliott GouldStacy KeachWilliam Russ
Production
New Line CinemaSavoy PicturesThe Turman-Morrissey Company
Genres
Drama