American Me
1992
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
- Edward James Olmos
- 2h 5m
- March 13, 1992 · United States of America
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 13, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English, Spanish
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures,YOY,Olmos Productions
- Cast
- Tony Giorgio,Bennie Moore,Vic Trevino,William Fetzer,Rob Garrett,Ana Lizarraga,Javier Castellanos,Eric Close,Armando Briseno,Vira Montesand 62 more
- Director
- Edward James Olmos
- Writer
- Floyd Mutrux,Desmond Nakano
- Cinematography
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,100,000
- IMDb
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