Description: The actions of Derek end in murder and imprisonment after he has sought retribution for his father's murder. His brother, mother and girlfriend all await his release but find him a changed man...
Description The actions of Derek end in murder and imprisonment after he has sought retribution for his father's murder. His brother, mother and girlfriend all await his release but find him a changed man...
Credits
Producer:
David McKenna, John Morrissey
Score Composer:
Anne Dudley
Editorial Reviews "...An intense achievement....An excellent cast, the young leads stand out, including a best-yet performance from Furlong..." -- 4 out of 5 stars Total Film - p.98 - James White (10/01/1999)
"...Edward Norton's Oscar-nominated performance is the film's magnetic centre..." Sight and Sound - p.36-7 - Andrew O'Hehir (05/01/1999)
"AMERICAN HISTORY X is an explosive, scorched-earth drama in which Edward Norton gives a blistering, brilliant performance..." Rolling Stone - p.121-2 - Peter Travers (11/12/1998)
"...Norton breaks loose....A triumph of acting....[Kaye] works with flair and verve and control..." -- Rating: B+ Entertainment Weekly - pp.51-2 - Owen Gleiberman (11/06/1998)
"...AMERICAN HISTORY X has enough fiery acting and provocative bombast to make its impact felt....It has been directed with a mixture of handsome photo-realism and visceral punch..." New York Times - p.E1 - Janet Maslin (10/28/1998)