American History X
“Some legacies must end.”
Director
Tony Kaye
Screenplay / Story
David McKenna
Music Composer
Anne Dudley
Cinematography
Tony Kaye
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.
Verified Streaming Sources
Live Availability
Film Dossier & Financials
Verified Industry Data
Production Budget
$20,000,000
Worldwide Box Office
$23,900,000
Original Language
EN
Production Country
United States of America
Content Rating
PG-13
Release Status
Released
Official Trailer
Top Cast
Edward Norton
Derek
Edward Furlong
Danny
Beverly D'Angelo
Doris
Jennifer Lien
Davina
Ethan Suplee
Seth
Fairuza Balk
Stacey
Avery Brooks
Sweeney
Elliott Gould
Murray
Stacy Keach
Cameron
William Russ
Dennis
