American History X backdrop

American History X 1998 Directed by Tony Kaye

Some Legacies Must End.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $23,900,000
Release Date 1 July 1998
119 mins
Cast
Avery Brooks Sweeney
Stacy Keach Cameron
Guy Torry Lamont
Joe Cortese Rasmussen
Jason Bose Smith Little Henry
Alex Sol Mitch McCormick
Paul Le Mat McMahon
Sam Vlahos Dr. Aguilar
Tara Blanchard Ally Vinyard
Anne Lambton Cassandra
Steve Wolford Reporter
Richard Noyce Desk Sergeant
Danso Gordon Buddy #1
Alexis Rose Coen Young Ally
Kiante Elam Lawrence's Partner
Paul Hopkins Student
Keith Odett Random Skinhead
Paul E. Short Stocky Buddy
Nigel Miguel Basketball Player
Darrell Britt White Supremicist (uncredited)
Robert 'Duckie' Carpenter Skinhead (uncredited)
Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston Prison Gang Leader (uncredited)
John Embry Parking Lot Skinhead (uncredited)
Maximillian Kesmodel Young Danny Vinyard (uncredited)
Allie Moss Skinhead Girlfriend (uncredited)
Barbie Marie Student (uncredited)
Selwyn Ward Student Leaving Bathroom (uncredited)
Sam Sarpong Jail Inmate (uncredited)
Denney Pierce Arresting Officer (uncredited)
Glendon Rich Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)