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American History X (1998)
8.6
Ratings: 8.6/10 from 346,904 users
Metascore:
62/100
Reviews: 1,274 user | 135 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Director:Tony KayeWriter:David McKenna |
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| Edward Norton | ... | ||
| Edward Furlong | ... | ||
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | ||
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Jennifer Lien | ... | |
| Ethan Suplee | ... | ||
| Fairuza Balk | ... | ||
| Avery Brooks | ... | ||
| Elliott Gould | ... | ||
| Stacy Keach | ... | ||
| William Russ | ... | ||
| Guy Torry | ... | ||
| Joe Cortese | ... | ||
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Jason Bose Smith | ... |
Little Henry
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| Antonio David Lyons | ... | ||
| Alex Sol | ... | ||
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Storyline
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. 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. Written by Nitesh D.(nmxpa7@msn.com)
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Violence as a way of life. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Μαθήματα Αμερικανικής Ιστορίας See more »Filming Locations:
Johnie's Coffee Shop - 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$156,076 (USA) (1 November 1998) (17 Screens)Gross:
$23,875,127 (Worldwide) (17 July 2011)Company Credits
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Derek Vinyard: It did.
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(circa 1856) (uncredited)
Music by William Steffe
Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (1862)
Sung a cappella by Ethan Suplee with modified lyrics See more »
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The character of Cameron Alexander is based on Tom Metzger, leader of the White Aryan Resistance (WAR), an extremist white supremacy group based in southern California. See more »Goofs
Boom mic visible: When Derek is confronting Cameron in his office at the party, the shadow of the boom mic is clearly visible on the wall and on the floor on the right side of the screen, following the actors as they talk. See more »Quotes
Cameron: You made the fat kid a little nervous. He thinks the joint messed with your mind.Derek Vinyard: It did.
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Connections
Spoofed in "Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken's DP Christmas Special (#5.10)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"(circa 1856) (uncredited)
Music by William Steffe
Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (1862)
Sung a cappella by Ethan Suplee with modified lyrics See more »
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