Movie · crime, drama
American Me
1992 · 2h 5m · R
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What is it about? American Me
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.
Genres: crime, drama. Themes: prison, juvenile prison, jail, east los angeles, hood, gang.
Cast and crew American Me
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Creators
- Directed byEdward James Olmos
- ScreenplayFloyd Mutrux
- ScreenplayDesmond Nakano
- MusicClaude Gaudette
- MusicDennis Lambert
- CinematographyReynaldo Villalobos
- EditingRichard Candib
- EditingArthur Coburn
Full cast and crew72 cast members, 144 crew
Cast:
- Edward James Olmos · Montoya Santana
- William Forsythe · J.D.
- Pepe Serna · Mundo
- Panchito Gómez · Montoya Santana
- Steve Wilcox · J.D.
- Danny De La Paz · Puppet
- Sal Lopez · Pedro Santana
- Dyana Ortelli · Yolanda
- William Smith · Deacon
- Evelina Fernández · Julie
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa · El Japo
- Daniel Villarreal · Little Puppet
- Daniel A. Haro · Huero
- Vira Montes · Esperanza Santana
- Richard Coca · Mundo
- Roberto Martín Márquez · Acha
- Joe Aubel · Tattoo Artist
- Rob Garrett · Zoot Riot Bystander
- Lance August · Sailor
- Cody Glenn · Older Sailor
- Don Pugsley · Police Officer
- Albert Joe Medina Jr. · Street Mechanic
- Alex Solís · Street Mechanic
- Raymond Amezquita · Abuelito
- Javier Castellanos · Hazard Kid
- Richard Lee-Sung · Restaurant Owner
- Eric Close · Juvie Hall Attacker
- Christian Klemash · Blond Kid in Yard
- Brian Holechek · Juvie Officer
- Rigoberto Jimenez · Big Happy
- Domingo Ambriz · Pie Face
- Ron Thompson · Junkie
- Glenn Shelton · Visiting Room Guard
- Scott Johnstad · Visiting Room Guard
- Abraham Verduzco · Paulito - Age 7
- Grace Morley · JD's Friend
- Vic Trevino · Cheetah
- Robby Robinson · Drug Thief
- Paul Bollen · Doc
- Guillermo Pérez · Willie-Vato
Crew:
- Edward James Olmos · Director
- Floyd Mutrux · Screenplay
- Desmond Nakano · Screenplay
- Robert M. Young · Producer
- Floyd Mutrux · Story
- Edward James Olmos · Producer
- Sean Daniel · Producer
- Lou Adler · Executive Producer
- Floyd Mutrux · Executive Producer
- Irwin Young · Executive Producer
- Claude Gaudette · Original Music Composer
- Dennis Lambert · Original Music Composer
- Reynaldo Villalobos · Director of Photography
- Richard Candib · Editor
- Arthur Coburn · Editor
- Bob Morones · Casting
- Joe Aubel · Production Design
- Sylvia Vega-Vasquez · Costume Design
Trailer American Me
ENAmerican Me (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILEROctober 4, 2021
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Details American Me
- First theatrical release
- March 13, 1992
- Release in the US
- March 13, 1992
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studios
- YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide gross
- $13.1M
Frequently asked questions
How long is American Me?
2h 5m (125 minutes).
Who’s in American Me?
Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox, Danny De La Paz, Sal Lopez, Dyana Ortelli, William Smith, and Evelina Fernández. Directed by Edward James Olmos.
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