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American History X - Full Cast & Crew. A violent neo-Nazi gang leader goes to prison for murder, where he has a transformative experience, giving him a new purpose—to save his younger...
- Tony Kaye
Nov 20, 1998 · American History X: Directed by Tony Kaye. With Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien. Living a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths.
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- Crime, Drama
- Tony Kaye
- 1998-11-20
American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye (in his feature directorial debut) and written by David McKenna. The film stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong as two brothers from Los Angeles who are involved in the white power skinhead and neo-Nazi movements.
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.
Jun 13, 2024 · American History X follows the story of Derek Vinyard, a former neo-Nazi skinhead who tries to prevent his younger brother, Danny, from going down the same destructive path. The film delves into themes of racism, hate, and redemption. The most popular cast member today is Edward Norton, Derek.
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