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American Me

R19922h 5mEdward James Olmos
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 66

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"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.

CrimeDrama
PrisonJuvenile PrisonJailEast Los AngelesHoodGangRacismMexican AmericanLowrider

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What is American Me (1992) about?

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.

Who stars in American Me?

American Me stars Edward James Olmos (Montoya Santana), William Forsythe (J.D.), Pepe Serna (Mundo), Panchito Gómez (Young Montoya Santana), Steve Wilcox (Young J.D.). The film was directed by Edward James Olmos.

How long is American Me?

American Me has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated R.

Is American Me worth watching?

American Me holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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