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American History X · 1998

American History X

«Some legacies must end.»

Drama

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.

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8.3

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Budget
$20,000,000
Worldwide revenue
$23,900,000
Profit
$3,900,000
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company

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