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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about American Me
Cast
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 OrtelliYolandaCredits
- Directed by
- Edward James Olmos
- Written by
- Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $13.1M
Production
- YOY
Universal PicturesUnited States- Olmos ProductionsUnited States
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