American History X
“Some Legacies Must End.”
8.4
Rating
(12202 votes)
1h 59m
Runtime
1998
Released
7
Popularity
Genres
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
American History X
Release Date
1998-07-01
Languages
English
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 23,900,000
Profit
USD 3,900,000
Directors
Writers
David McKennaScreenplay
