

American Me
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1992-03-13
Runtime:
2h 5m
Director:
Edward James Olmos
Writer:
Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano
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
Deacon

Evelina Fernández
Julie

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
El Japo

Daniel Villarreal
Little Puppet
Official Videos

American Me - Trailer
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