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American Me

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

★ 7.5 / 10 (426 votes)March 13, 1992125 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMarch 13, 1992
StatusReleased
Runtime125 min
Rating★ 7.5 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$16,000,000
Revenue$13,100,000
ProductionYOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
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Crew

Director

Edward James Olmos

Writers

Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux, Floyd Mutrux

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Cast

Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosMontoya Santana
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheJ.D.
Pepe SernaPepe SernaMundo
Panchito GómezPanchito GómezYoung Montoya Santana
Steve WilcoxSteve WilcoxYoung J.D.
Danny De La PazDanny De La PazPuppet
Sal LopezSal LopezPedro Santana
Dyana OrtelliDyana OrtelliYolanda
William SmithWilliam SmithDeacon
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Evelina FernándezJulie
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaCary-Hiroyuki TagawaEl Japo
Daniel VillarrealDaniel VillarrealLittle Puppet
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