American Me
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
7.4
415 votes
1992
2h 5m
Crime
Drama
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.
Directed by Edward James Olmos
Top 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
DeaconE
Evelina Fernández
Julie
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
El Japo
Daniel Villarreal
Little PuppetD
Daniel A. Haro
Huero
Vira Montes
Esperanza Santana
Richard Coca
Young MundoR
Roberto Martín Márquez
AchaJ
Joe Aubel
Tattoo ArtistR
Rob Garrett
Zoot Riot Bystander
Lance August
Young SailorC
Cody Glenn
Older SailorDetails
Status
Released
Release date
March 13, 1992
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$13.1M
Language
English, Spanish
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