American Me

American Me (1992)

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

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.

Date of release
1992-03-13
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (426)
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Crime, Drama
Director
Edward James Olmos

Casting

  • 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
  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa — El Japo
  • Daniel Villarreal — Little Puppet

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