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American History X (1998)

Drama
Rated R
117 min.
Release Date
October 30, 1998
Director
Tony Kaye
Writer
David McKenna
Cast
Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Avery Brooks, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, William Russ, Guy Torry
Running Time
117 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity

A former skinhead is released from prison after committing a heinous crime and learns that his younger brother is following in his footsteps as a racist. Reformed in prison, he sets out to make his brother realize that hatred doesn't accomplish anything.... Full synopsis »

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Edward Norton is Derek Vinyard, a man who once was a die hard skinhead. But, after serving three years in prison for a viscious murder, he is released with a new sense of life, and a quest to keep his brother, Daniel (Edward Furlong) from slipping into the same hate group that he once was a part of. Full movie review »
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