About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1998
Runtime
1h 59m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.3/10
Votes
12,625
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$20.0M
Cast
prison
neo-nazism
rape
skinhead
sibling relationship
swastika
nazi
brother
gangster
fascism
tragedy
jail
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Questions about American History X
How long is American History X?
American History X has a runtime of 1h 59m (1 hour and 59 minutes).
Who directed American History X?
American History X was directed by Tony Kaye and released in 1998.
What genre is American History X?
American History X is a Drama film (1998).
Who stars in American History X?
The cast of American History X includes Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee.
What is the TMDB rating for American History X?
American History X has a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 based on 12,625 votes.
