American History X

American History X

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Average of 3670 ratings: 4.0 Stars

1998 M Contains violence, offensive language, sex scenes.

Some Legacies Must End.

Derek Vinyard wasn't born a racist, but he learnt quickly how to become one. Seeking retribution for his father's murder and burning for a way to vent his rage, Derek (Oscar nominee, Edward Norton) turned into the charismatic skinhead leader of a local white power movement. From theft and assault, Derek's violent actions escalated into all-out war, culminating in the brutal murder of two teenagers. In his eyes, race-hate justice has been dealt. Now after three years in prison, everyone awaits Derek's return; his gang; his violent girlfriend - and his greatest fan, his brother, Danny (Edward Furlong). But what they are about to encounter is a man who no longer views hatred as a badge of honour. Ashamed of his past, Derek is in a race to save Danny and his family from the violence he's brought down upon them.

Cast:
Stacy Keach, Edward Furlong, Edward Norton, Elliott Gould, Beverly D'Angelo, Avery Brooks, Fairuza Balk
Director:
Tony Kaye
Genres:
Drama , Crime Drama
Format:
DVD and Blu-ray
Demand:
Low

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Duration
119 minutes
Studio
New Line Cinema
Fatso Top 100
Rated #44 out of Fatso's Top 100

DVD details

Screen Format
1.85:1 Widescreen 16x9 Enhanced
Zone
4
Subtitles
English
Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0 surround-encoded

Blu-ray details

Screen Format
1080p High Definition Widescreen 16x9 1.85:1
Zone
B
Subtitles
English, Spanish
Audio
English Dolby TrueHD 5.1

24 Member Reviews Write a review

5 by jlpetterson

Brutal. Provocative. Chilling. Terrifying. Words such as these flow through the viewer's head as they watch Norton's portrayal of a reformed white supremacist (the black and white flashbacks are the... Read more

4 by jillsim

Excellent movie though disterbing veiw of the rac ist culture that still exists today .

4 by Lethal1

I thought this was a good movie. Considering this could have degenerated into nothing but violence and no story, this actually did concentrate on the story and the message. Not a heavyweight, but good all the same.

4 by qofd

This movie was hard and gritty right from start to end. Compelling performance by Norton, well worth watching.

4.5 by chickletducks

Not a nice movie at all. But it's compelling in the way it makes you think and opens your eyes to beliefs that I've never come across in person.

2 by Iamthelizardqueen.

Hm yes, not... bad, but the problem with racial supremacists is that they tend to be as retarded as their worldviews, and thus very dull. Ever been dazzled by a skinhead's sizzling rhetoric or magnetic personality? Me either! Yawn.

4 by LisaDR

I loved this movie, when it came out and again now! About a white supremacy gang and a families difficulties with the life they lead. Edward Norton is superb and although it's not one your Mother... Read more

2 by wombat7

Graphic-violent...no "happy endings" here. Educational I guess but not easy viewing.

5 by MMJ

An incredibly powerful film with excellent performances by Norton & Furlong...the ending will leave you breathless

5 by NessaC

Brilliant movie. It is really shocking that people like that exist in this world. I would highly recommend it.