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american history x (1998)

Original title: american history x
Production: USA|120 min|
Dramatic, Violence, Racism
Poster of movie american history x
to avenge his father's murder and vent his anger, derek vinyard becomes the leader of a racist movement that supports white superiority. together with his followers, he makes various punitive expeditions. one night he carries out an assassination that gives him a sentence of three years in prison. when he leaves, he is profoundly changed, but his younger brother danny, who adores him and does not imagine his rethinking, meanwhile has fully embraced the nazi doctrine. it will be up to derek to try to save him from the hatred he himself gave him.

Festivals and awards

Oscar 1999 - nomination miglior attore
Assigned to: Edward Norton

Direction

Tony KayeTony Kayeregista

Production and Screenplay

Michael Delucaproduttore
Steve Tischproduttore esecutivo
Lawrence Turmanproduttore esecutivo
David Mckennaproduttore
David Mckennasceneggiatore
John Morrisseyproduttore
John Hessproduttore
Bill Carraroproduttore esecutivo
Kearie Peakproduttore esecutivo
Brian Wittenproduttore

Interpreters and Characters

Edward NortonEdward Norton(età:29)
(derek vinyard)
Edward FurlongEdward Furlong(età:21)
(danny vinyard)
Beverly D'AngeloBeverly D'Angelo(età:45)
(doris vinyard)
Elliott GouldElliott Gould(età:60)
(Murray)
Jennifer LienJennifer Lien(età:24)
(davina vinyard)
Ethan SupleeEthan Suplee(età:22)
(seth ryan)
Fairuza BalkFairuza Balk(età:24)
(Stacey)
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks(età:50)
(dr. bob sweeney)
Stacy KeachStacy Keach(età:57)
(cameron alexander)
William RussWilliam Russ(età:48)
(dennis vinyard)
Guy TorryGuy Torry(età:29)
(Lamont)
Joe Cortese(età:50)
(rasmussen)
David Basulto
(guardia carceraria)
Jim NortonJim Norton(età:60)
Paul Le matPaul Le mat(età:53)

Technical staff

Anne Dudleymusiche
Tony KayeTony Kayedirettore della fotografia
John Gary Steelescenografo
Douglas Hallcostumista
Alan Heimmontatore
Jon Gary steelescenografo

Voices and Dubbing

Version Italia(1998)