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American History X (1998) -- A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.
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David McKenna (written by)
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Release Date:
30 October 1998 (USA) more
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His father taught him to hate. His friends taught him rage. His enemies gave him hope. more
Plot:
A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations more
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(62 articles)
Director Tony Kaye talks Steps and Zero Point
 (From Collider.com. 10 December 2009, 8:37 AM, PST)

Tony Kaye Discusses His Next Two Films
 (From HeyUGuys. 10 December 2009, 5:38 AM, PST)

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A masterpiece! Truly one of the best film I have ever seen more (1199 total)

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Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity.
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119 min
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According to the book Cinematic Century, Tony Kaye's lawsuit against the studio over the use of his name in the credits was for $275 million. more
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: When the two brothers are sitting in the bedroom, when the younger brother gets up off the bed, you hear him talking to his older brother but his lips are clearly not moving. more
Quotes:
Cameron: You made the fat kid a little nervous. He thinks the joint messed with your mind.
Derek Vinyard: It did.
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Soundtrack:
Battle Hymn of the Republic more

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68 out of 76 people found the following comment useful.
A masterpiece! Truly one of the best film I have ever seen, 26 January 2006
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Author: exa56 from Canada

I have been wanting to see this movie for a long time, since my English teacher mentioned it in our class in grade ten. Gosh I wished I wouldn't have waited all this time to finally watch it, although maybe it's a good thing cause I would have probably been a little bit more traumatized at 14... This movie is exceptional!!! Makes u think, makes you frustrated, makes you wanna scream and even makes you cry! Edward Norton is just phenomenal playing the role of a freak skin head and even more so playing this skin head who finally realizes how stupid he was and tries to protect his younger brother. Edward Furlong also does an amazing job!!! This film is moving in so many ways...I can't even describe how real and heartfelt it felt. I definitely think Edward Norton should have won the Oscar for his performance, cause he was absolutely terrific! I can't get why they didn't gave it to him... This movie will surely stay on my mind for a while now... just thinking that some place in the world things like that still happen...it crushes my heart. This is a wonderful movie that every single person should see at least once in his life... Watch American History X, it totally worth it!

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