American Me

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

American Me (1992)

Timing: 2:5 (125 min)

7.39/10
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Release date

1992-03-13

Country

United States

Production

Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions, YOY

Genre

Crime, Drama

Budget

$16 000 000

Revenue

$13 100 000

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Director

Edward James Olmos

Actors

Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox, Danny De La Paz, Sal Lopez, Dyana Ortelli, William Smith, Evelina Fernández
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Producer

Edward James Olmos, Sean Daniel, Robert M. Young, Floyd Mutrux, Lou Adler, Irwin Young

Operator

Reynaldo Villalobos

Composer

Claude Gaudette

Artist

Audition

Bob Morones

Editing

Arthur Coburn, Richard Candib
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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.

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