American Me (1992)
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
Starring Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna
Directed by Edward James Olmos
Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison 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. The
Runtime: 125 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English,Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama
Keywords: prison,juvenile prison,jail,east los angeles,hood,gang,racism,violence,mexican american,lowrider
Cast
Montoya Santana
J.D.
Mundo
Young Montoya Santana
Young J.D.
Puppet
Pedro Santana
Yolanda
Deacon
Julie
El Japo
Little Puppet
Huero
Esperanza Santana
Young Mundo
Tattoo Artist
Zoot Riot Bystander
Young Sailor
Older Sailor
Police Officer
Street Mechanic
Street Mechanic
Abuelito
Hazard Kid
Restaurant Owner
Juvie Hall Attacker
Blond Kid in Yard
Juvie Officer
Big Happy
Pie Face
Junkie
Visiting Room Guard
Visiting Room Guard
Paulito - Age 7
JD's Friend
Cheetah
Drug Thief
Doc
Willie-Vato
Sparky
El Chucko
Paulito - Age 11
Tony Scagnelli, Jr.
Segregation Guard
Processing Guard
Processing Guard
Mundo's Attorney
Veneno
Eddie
Samson
Paulito - Age 15
Mico - Age 9
Shoe Salesman
Neto - Age 15
Bodyguard
Don Antonio Scagnelli
Tin Man
Chuy
Bam Bam
Arthur J
Ronnie Little
Eddie Johnson
BGF Member
Tank
Lourdes
Ralphy
Cop
Cop
Julie's Mother
Chivo