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American Me

Not Rated
CrimeDrama
7.378/10(353 ratings)

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.

03-13-1992
2h 5m
American Me
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Main Cast

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Montoya Santana

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

J.D.

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Mundo

Panchito Gómez

Panchito Gómez

Young Montoya Santana

Young J.D.

Danny De La Paz

Danny De La Paz

Puppet

Sal Lopez

Sal Lopez

Pedro Santana

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Edward James Olmos
Production:
YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
Revenue:
$13,100,000
Budget:
$16,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Edward James Olmos
Screenplay:
Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay:
Desmond Nakano
Stunts:
Tony Epper
Stunts:
Danny Epper

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en