American Me

American Me

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

7.4 /10 393 votes
March 13, 1992 2h 5m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Edward James Olmos
Writers Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano
Studio YOY
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN
Budget $16,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Steve Wilcox

Steve Wilcox

Young J.D.

Danny De La Paz

Danny De La Paz

Puppet

Sal Lopez

Sal Lopez

Pedro Santana

Dyana Ortelli

Dyana Ortelli

Yolanda

William Smith

William Smith

Deacon

Evelina Fernández

Julie

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

El Japo

Daniel Villarreal

Daniel Villarreal

Little Puppet

Frequently Asked Questions

American Me was released on March 13, 1992.

The runtime of American Me is 2h 5m.

American Me is a Crime, Drama movie.

American Me has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

American Me is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

American Me was directed by Edward James Olmos.

The main cast of American Me includes Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna.

American Me is originally in English.