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30 October 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
His father taught him to hate. His friends taught him rage. His enemies gave him hope. morePlot:
A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Best movie of 1998 more (1195 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Edward Norton | ... | Derek Vinyard | |
| Edward Furlong | ... | Danny Vinyard | |
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | Doris Vinyard | |
| Avery Brooks | ... | Dr. Bob Sweeney | |
| Jennifer Lien | ... | Davina Vinyard | |
| Ethan Suplee | ... | Seth Ryan | |
| Stacy Keach | ... | Cameron Alexander | |
| Fairuza Balk | ... | Stacey | |
| Elliott Gould | ... | Murray | |
| Guy Torry | ... | Lamont | |
| William Russ | ... | Dennis Vinyard | |
| Joseph Cortese | ... | Rasmussen (as Joe Cortese) | |
| Jason Bose Smith | ... | Little Henry (as Jason Bose-Smith) | |
| Antonio David Lyons | ... | Lawrence | |
| Alex Sol | ... | Mitch McCormick |
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Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
119 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Spain:13 | Australia:MA | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Denmark:15 | Argentina:16 | Belgium:KNT | Chile:18 | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 | Israel:18 | Italy:VM18 | Japan:PG-12 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Greece:K-17Filming Locations:
Johnie's Coffee Shop - 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Director Tony Kaye wanted his credit to read "Humpty Dumpty" according to Entertainment Weekly. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When its the black vs. white basketball game, Derek makes a shot and then Seth says, "Should've passed it to me I was wide open." What he says doesn't match what his lips said. moreQuotes:
Bob Sweeney: There was a moment... when I used to blame everything and everyone... for all the pain and suffering and vile things that happened to me, that I saw happen to my people. Used to blame everybody. Blamed white people, blamed society, blamed God. I didn't get no answers 'cause I was asking the wrong questions. You have to ask the right questions.Derek Vinyard: Like what?
Bob Sweeney: Has anything you've done made your life better?
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Battle Hymn of the Republic moreFAQ
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Powerful portrayal of Neo-Nazi movement in America. Told in series of flashbacks. Flawless acting by Edward Norton. Does its best to make the point that no one is ever right aand no one is ever wrong. I have a friend who was a Nazi and a racist. But upon walking out of the theater after this movie he hung his head in shame. This is why the film industry began.