American Me

American Me

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

7.4(382)
1992
2h 5m
24
50
4.2(135)
CrimeDrama

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4.2
(135 ratings)

Rating Distribution

5
34 (25%)
4
77 (57%)
3
22 (16%)
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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.

Director

Edward James Olmos

Production

YOY

Budget

$16,000,000

Revenue

$13,100,000

Cast

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Montoya Santana

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

J.D.

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Mundo

Panchito Gómez

Panchito Gómez

Young Montoya Santana

Steve Wilcox

Steve Wilcox

Young J.D.

Danny De La Paz

Danny De La Paz

Puppet

Sal Lopez

Sal Lopez

Pedro Santana

Dyana Ortelli

Dyana Ortelli

Yolanda

William Smith

William Smith

Deacon

E

Evelina Fernández

Julie

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