American Me (1992)

  • R
  • 03/13/1992 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 5m

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

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.

Desmond Nakano

Screenplay

Edward James Olmos

Director

Floyd Mutrux

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Edward James Olmos's headshot

Edward James Olmos

Montoya Santana
William Forsythe's headshot

William Forsythe

J.D.
Pepe Serna's headshot

Pepe Serna

Mundo
Panchito Gómez's headshot

Panchito Gómez

Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox's headshot

Steve Wilcox

Young J.D.
Danny De La Paz's headshot

Danny De La Paz

Puppet
Sal Lopez's headshot

Sal Lopez

Pedro Santana
Dyana Ortelli's headshot

Dyana Ortelli

Yolanda

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