American Me (1992)

7.4/10 125 min Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Edward James Olmos

Montoya Santana

William Forsythe

J.D.

Pepe Serna

Mundo

Panchito Gómez

Young Montoya Santana

Steve Wilcox

Young J.D.

Danny De La Paz

Puppet

Sal Lopez

Pedro Santana

Dyana Ortelli

Yolanda

William Smith

Deacon

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

El Japo

Daniel Villarreal

Little Puppet

Vira Montes

Esperanza Santana

Richard Coca

Young Mundo

Lance August

Young Sailor

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