American Me
1992·2h 5m
7.4/ 10 (406 votes)
“In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.”
CrimeDrama
Overview
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
Trailer
Director
Edward James Olmos
Writers
Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux
Where to Watch
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Cast
Edward James Olmos
Montoya Santana
William Forsythe
J.D.
Pepe Serna
Mundo
Panchito Gómez
Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox
Young J.D.
Danny De La Paz
Puppet
Sal Lopez
Pedro Santana
Dyana Ortelli
Yolanda
William Smith
Deacon
?
Evelina Fernández
Julie
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$13M
