American Me
1992, Film, 125 min, Biography, Crime, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 70
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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Directed by Edward James Olmos
Cast
- Edward James Olmos as Montoya Santana
- William Forsythe as JD
- Sal Lopez as Pedro Santana
- Vira Montes as Esperanza Santana
- Roberto Martín Márquez as Acha
- Dyana Ortelli as Yolanda
- Joe Aubel as Tattoo Artist
- Rob Garrett as Zoot Riot Bystander
- Lance August as Young Sailor
- Cody Glenn as Older Sailor
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