American Me(1992)

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

74

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.

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

  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

    El Japo

  • Daniel Villarreal

    Daniel Villarreal

    Little Puppet

  • Vira Montes

    Vira Montes

    Esperanza Santana

  • Richard Coca

    Richard Coca

    Young Mundo

  • Lance August

    Lance August

    Young Sailor

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    Status

    Released (Mar 13, 1992)

    Budget

    $16,000,000

    Revenue

    $13,100,000

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