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American History X
- Original title
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American History X
- Year
- 1998
- Running time
- 119 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
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- Screenwriter
David McKenna
- Music
Anne Dudley
- Cinematography
Tony Kaye
- Cast
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Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Avery Brooks, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Guy Torry, Ethan Suplee, Keram Malicki-Sánchez
- Producer
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New Line Cinema
- Genre
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Drama | Racism. Prison Drama. Nazism. Social Drama. Street Gang. Cult Movie
- Synopsis
- Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) is a Southern Californian skinhead who must do time after committing a hateful murder. Once in jail, his mind opens and he sees the error of his ways. Upon reentering the real world, he must now turn his attentions to his younger brother Danny (Edward Furlong), who is swiftly heading down the same path as his brother.
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- Awards
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1998: Nominated for Oscar: Best Actor (Edward Norton)
1998: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Edward Norton)
1998: Satellite Awards: Best Actor (Norton). 3 Nom.: Screenplay & Supp. Actress (D'Angelo)
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"A shockingly powerful screed against racism that also manages to be so well performed and directed that it is entertaining as well"
Gene Siskel: Chicago Reader
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