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Movie poster: American History X (1998)
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American History X

1998 · 119 min Drama
8.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1998
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Tony Kaye
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.3/10 (12420 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Американская история X" (1998) is drama that doesn't pretend to have simple answers to difficult questions.

Worth watching if you're ready for a film that might touch something personal.

For drama lovers who watch cinema for the experience of feeling.

Director: Tony Kaye

— MovieFinder Editorial

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🎭 Cast

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Derek

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Danny

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Doris

Jennifer Lien

Jennifer Lien

Davina

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Seth

Fairuza Balk

Fairuza Balk

Stacey

Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

Sweeney

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Murray

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Cameron

William Russ

William Russ

Dennis

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