Edward Norton gives an impassioned performance as Derek Vinyard, 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, who is swiftly heading .. Read more
| Starring | Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Fairuza Balk |
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| Director | Tony Kaye |
| Genres | Drama |
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Edward Norton gives an impassioned performance as Derek Vinyard, 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, who is swiftly heading down the same path as his brother. Controversy surrounded the film when director Tony Kaye disowned it, claiming that Norton had the film re-edited without Kaye's permission. Norton still got an Oscar Nomination for his intense performance.
| Starring | Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Avery Brooks, Elliott Gould, William Russ, Ethan Suplee |
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| Director | Tony Kaye |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 54 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 54 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 11 Oct 1999 Blu-ray: 11 Oct 1999 |
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Fantastic acting, but ultimately a mess
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A Modern Day Parable
I loved the sound track on this film; it helped to create the mood of futility within the story. It reflects how devastating prejudice can be. You cannot help ... read more »
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Amazing film
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fantastic, moving, and doesn't side with anyone.
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