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American History X
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8.335
11983 reviews
Drama
1h 59m
1998

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...

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American History X
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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.

  • DirectorTony Kaye
  • Release1 July 1998
  • GenreDrama
  • Duration1h 59m
  • Budget$20,000,000
  • Revenue$23,900,000
  • Rate
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    8.335
    11983 reviews
  • Productions

    New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company

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