Edward James OlmosMontoya SantanaSavaraTV movie
American Me
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.
CrimeDrama
Starring
Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna
Directed by
Edward James Olmos
About
American Me
CrimeDrama
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.
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
Information
- Released
- Mar 13, 1992
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Edward James Olmos
Production
- Studio
- YOY
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Studio
- Olmos Productions
Cast
People in this story
Edward James OlmosMontoya Santana
William ForsytheJ.D.
Pepe SernaMundo
Panchito GómezYoung Montoya Santana
Steve WilcoxYoung J.D.
Danny De La PazPuppet
Sal LopezPedro Santana
Dyana OrtelliYolanda
William SmithDeacon
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaEl Japo
Daniel VillarrealLittle PuppetMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.