American History X

7/1/1998Released

10/30/1998Theatrical (limited)

11/20/1998Theatrical

American History X(1998)

DramaRated R119 min.

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.

"Some Legacies Must End."

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Credits

PRODUCTION

OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesNew Line Cinema/Savoy Pictures/The Turman-Morrissey Company

Budget20 M$

Revenue23.9 M$

Estimate ROI119 %

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