American History X

Some legacies must end.

American History X — Plot

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.

• Release date
• July 1, 1998
• Runtime
• 119 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Tony Kaye

American History X — 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