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American Me(1992)
Status: Released
Date: 1992-03-13
74%
382 Votes
Time: 2h 5m
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $16,000,000.00
Revenue: $13,100,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
YOY
Olmos Productions
Movie: American Me
Top 10 Billed 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
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