Watch American Me (1992) Official Trailer
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
7.4 / 10 IMDb March 13, 1992 2h 5m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 5m
Release Date
March 13, 1992
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$13,100,000
Languages
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Cast
Edward James Olmos
as Montoya Santana
William Forsythe
as J.D.
Pepe Serna
as Mundo
Panchito Gómez
as Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox
as Young J.D.
Danny De La Paz
as Puppet
Sal Lopez
as Pedro Santana
Dyana Ortelli
as Yolanda
William Smith
as Deacon
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Evelina Fernández
as Julie
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as El Japo
Daniel Villarreal
as Little Puppet
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Daniel A. Haro
as Huero
Vira Montes
as Esperanza Santana
Richard Coca
as Young Mundo
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Roberto Martín Márquez
as Acha
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Joe Aubel
as Tattoo Artist
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Rob Garrett
as Zoot Riot Bystander
Lance August
as Young Sailor
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Cody Glenn
as Older Sailor
Production Companies
YOY
Universal PicturesOlmos Productions
American Me Official Trailer 1992
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