American Me (1992)

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

Movie · Crime, Drama · 2h 5m · Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB · Released March 13, 1992

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.

Directed by Edward James Olmos

Cast

• Edward James Olmos as Montoya Santana
• William Forsythe as J.D.
• Pepe Serna as Mundo
• Panchito Gómez as Young Montoya Santana
• Steve Wilcox as Young J.D.
• Danny De La Paz as Puppet
• Sal Lopez as Pedro Santana
• Dyana Ortelli as Yolanda
• William Smith as Deacon
• Evelina Fernández as Julie
• Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as El Japo
• Daniel Villarreal as Little Puppet

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