American History X

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American History X (1998)

119 min - Drama - 30 October 1998
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Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. 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.

Director:  Tony Kaye

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Storyline

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. 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.


Collections: Tony Kaye

Tagline: Some Legacies Must End.

Genres: Drama

Details

Official Website:  http://www.historyx.com/
Language:  English
Release Date:  30 October 1998

Box Office

Budget:  $20,000,000
Revenue:  $23,875,127

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Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 59 min

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