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American History X (1998)

R | | Crime, Drama | 20 November 1998 (USA)
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A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.

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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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Violence as a way of life. See more »

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Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity | See all certifications »

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Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$156,076 (USA) (30 October 1998)

Gross:

$6,712,241 (USA) (26 March 1999)
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Trivia

Edward Norton turned down Saving Private Ryan (1998) to do this film. See more »

Goofs

When we see a close-up of Danny's hands while he is typing his final draft, he never hits the space bar. See more »

Quotes

Seth: [singing] My eyes have seen the glory of the trampling at the zoo, We've washed ourselves in niggers blood and all the mongrels too, We've taken down the zog machine Jew by Jew by Jew, The white man marches on!
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Referenced in Leaves of Grass (2009) 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the title mean?
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Best movie of 1998
1 March 1999 | by (Darien, Il) – See all my reviews

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.

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