American History X
"Some legacies must end."
Originally released in 1998. American History X is a drama film. directed by Tony Kaye.
Starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, and Beverly D'Angelo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (12,282 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.9M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,900,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Savoy Pictures
- The Turman-Morrissey Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American History X about?
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 sk...
Who directed American History X?
American History X was directed by Tony Kaye.
How long is American History X?
American History X has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was American History X released?
American History X was released on July 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American History X?
The main cast of American History X includes Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee.
Is American History X worth watching?
American History X has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 12,282 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.