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American History X

American History X

Some Legacies Must End.
Jul 01, 1998 1h 59m
8.34
11729 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title American History X
Companies New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
Countries United States of America
Keywords prison, neo-nazism, rape, skinhead, sibling relationship, swastika, nazi, brother, fascism, tragedy, jail, school, los angeles, california, family, xenophobia, interracial friendship, nazism, disturbed, violence, crime, distressing
Alex Sol

Alex Sol

Mitch McCormick
Sam Vlahos

Sam Vlahos

Dr. Aguilar
Tara Blanchard

Tara Blanchard

Ally Vinyard
Richard Noyce

Richard Noyce

Desk Sergeant
Kiante Elam

Kiante Elam

Lawrence's Partner
Keith Odett

Keith Odett

Random Skinhead
Paul E. Short

Paul E. Short

Stocky Buddy
Nigel Miguel

Nigel Miguel

Basketball Player
Darrell Britt

Darrell Britt

White Supremicist (uncredited)
Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter

Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter

Skinhead (uncredited)
Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston

Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston

Prison Gang Leader (uncredited)
John Embry

John Embry

Parking Lot Skinhead (uncredited)
Maximillian Kesmodel

Maximillian Kesmodel

Young Danny Vinyard (uncredited)
Allie Moss

Allie Moss

Skinhead Girlfriend (uncredited)
Barbie Marie

Barbie Marie

Student (uncredited)
Selwyn Ward

Selwyn Ward

Student Leaving Bathroom (uncredited)
Sam Sarpong

Sam Sarpong

Jail Inmate (uncredited)
Denney Pierce

Denney Pierce

Arresting Officer (uncredited)
Glendon Rich

Glendon Rich

Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)