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American Me 1992 Directed by Edward James Olmos

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gneres Crime , Drama
Production Companies Universal Pictures , Olmos Productions , YOY
Budget $16,000,000
Revenue $13,100,000
Release Date 13 March 1992
125 mins
Cast
Edward James Olmos Montoya Santana
Panchito Gómez Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox Young J.D.
Sal Lopez Pedro Santana
Daniel Villarreal Little Puppet
Vira Montes Esperanza Santana
Richard Coca Young Mundo
Joe Aubel Tattoo Artist
Rob Garrett Zoot Riot Bystander
Lance August Young Sailor
Cody Glenn Older Sailor
Don Pugsley Police Officer
Albert Joe Medina Jr. Street Mechanic
Alex Solís Street Mechanic
Richard Lee-Sung Restaurant Owner
Eric Close Juvie Hall Attacker
Christian Klemash Blond Kid in Yard
Brian Holechek Juvie Officer
Domingo Ambriz Pie Face
Glenn Shelton Visiting Room Guard
Scott Johnstad Visiting Room Guard
Abraham Verduzco Paulito - Age 7
Grace Morley JD's Friend
Vic Trevino Cheetah
Robby Robinson Drug Thief
Guillermo Pérez Willie-Vato
Dennis Ryan Sacco Paulito - Age 11
Michael Shaner Tony Scagnelli, Jr.
Tom S. Ventimiglia Segregation Guard
William Fetzer Processing Guard
Thomas Richard Gorman III Processing Guard
George Padilla Mundo's Attorney
Jacob Vargas Paulito - Age 15
Daniel Lujan Mico - Age 9
Rodney Rincon Shoe Salesman
John Rangel Neto - Age 15
Robert Pucci Bodyguard
Tony Giorgio Don Antonio Scagnelli
Manny Perry Arthur J
Bennie Moore Ronnie Little
Alex Brown Eddie Johnson
Ana Lizarraga Julie's Mother