American Me poster
Director Edward James Olmos
Screenplay Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux

American Me

Tagline: In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

Release Date: 1992-03-13

Duration: 125 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • William Smith
    Deacon
  • Edward James Olmos
    Montoya Santana
  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    El Japo
  • Eric Close
    Juvie Hall Attacker
  • Jacob Vargas
    Paulito - Age 15
  • Sal Lopez
    Pedro Santana
  • William Forsythe
    J.D.
  • Richard Coca
    Young Mundo
  • Ken Medlock
    Cop
  • Pepe Serna
    Mundo