American History X (1998)
Crime, Drama.
American History X is crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna. The film stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong, as two brothers from Los Angeles who are involved in the white supremacist and neo-Nazi movements. The supporting cast includes Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Avery Brooks, Ethan Suplee and Beverly D’Angelo.
Living a life marked by violence and racism, neo-Nazi Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) finally goes to prison after killing two black youths who tried to steal his car. Upon his release, Derek vows to change his ways; he hopes to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps. As he struggles with his own deeply ingrained prejudices and watches their mother grow sicker, Derek wonders if his family can overcome a lifetime of hate.
Director: Tony Kaye
Writer: David McKenna
Stars: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D’Angelo, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Avery Brooks
►Cast:
Edward Norton | ► | Derek Vinyard |
Edward Furlong | ► | Danny Vinyard |
Beverly D’Angelo | ► | Doris Vinyard |
Jennifer Lien | ► | Davina Vinyard |
Ethan Suplee | ► | Seth Ryan |
Fairuza Balk | ► | Stacey |
Avery Brooks | ► | Dr. Bob Sweeney |
Elliott Gould | ► | Murray |
Stacy Keach | ► | Cameron Alexander |
William Russ | ► | Dennis Vinyard |
Guy Torry | ► | Lamont |
Joe Cortese | ► | Rasmussen |
Jason Bose Smith | ► | Little Henry |
Antonio David Lyons | ► | Lawrence |
Alex Sol | ► | Mitch McCormick |
Keram Malicki-Sánchez | ► | Chris |
Giuseppe Andrews | ► | Jason |
Michelle Christine White | ► | Lizzy |
Jonathan Fowler Jr. | ► | Jerome |
Christopher Masterson | ► | Daryl Dawson |
Nicholas R. Oleson | ► | Huge Aryan |
Jordan Marder | ► | Curtis |
Paul Le Mat | ► | McMahon |
Thomas L. Bellissimo | ► | Cop #2 |
Cherish Lee | ► | Kammi |
Sam Vlahos | ► | Dr. Aguilar |
Tara Blanchard | ► | Ally Vinyard |
Anne Lambton | ► | Cassandra |
Steve Wolford | ► | Reporter |
Richard Noyce | ► | Desk Sergeant |
Danso Gordon | ► | Buddy #1 |
Jim Norton | ► | Randy |
David Basulto | ► | Guard |
Alexis Rose Coen | ► | Young Ally Vinyard |
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 |
Robert ‘Duckie’ Carpenter | ► | Skinhead |
Sydney ‘Big Dawg’ Colston | ► | Prison Gang Leader |
Hans Cozzens | ► | Police Officer #2 |
John Embry | ► | Parking Lot Skinhead |
Maximillian Kesmodel | ► | Young Danny Vinyard |
Barbie Marie | ► | Student |
Andre McCoy | ► | Basketball Player |
Allie Moss | ► | Skinhead Girlfriend |
Denney Pierce | ► | Arresting Officer |
Glendon Rich | ► | Deputy Sheriff |
Louis E. Rosas | ► | Jail Inmate |
Sam Sarpong | ► | Jail Inmate |
Mark Swanson | ► | Skinhead in Store |
Jeremy Sweet | ► | Skinhead |
Selwyn Ward | ► | High School Student Leaving Bathroom |
Debra Wilson | ► | Mother in a coffee shop |