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American History X (1998) 8.6
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8.6/10 from 447,330 users
Metascore: 62/100
Reviews: 1,315 user | 148 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 | ... | ||
| 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)
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Some Legacies Must End. 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:
12 February 1999 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Generacija X See more »Filming Locations:
Johnie's Coffee Shop - 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£120,629 (UK) (26 March 1999)Gross:
£291,438 (UK) (2 April 1999)Company Credits
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Doris Vinyard: He's just a boy. Without a father.
Murray: Doris, you don't know the world your children are living in.
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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
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The punk band Anti-Heroes sued New Line Cinema over a character's tattoo featuring the band. The band did not want to be associated with Nazis, even fictional ones, in any way. The band went on to record a song called "NLC" that debases the film studio. See more »Goofs
When Derek and Danny are in the dining room, after Derek mades Seth leave the room, Danny's cigarette length changes from long to short, then to long again when Derek makes him put it out. See more »Quotes
Murray: I'm so sorry Doris. I really am. He's gone.Doris Vinyard: He's just a boy. Without a father.
Murray: Doris, you don't know the world your children are living in.
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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
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Powerful portrayal of Neo-Nazi movement in America. Told in series of flashbacks. Flawless acting by Edward Norton. Does its best to make the point that no one is ever right aand no one is ever wrong. I have a friend who was a Nazi and a racist. But upon walking out of the theater after this movie he hung his head in shame. This is why the film industry began.