Movie·1992·2h 5m
American Me
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Desmond Nakano
Producer
Edward James Olmos, Floyd Mutrux
Cinematography
Reynaldo Villalobos
Music
Claude Gaudette
Editor
Richard Candib
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
Evelina Fernández
Julie
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
El Japo
Daniel Villarreal
Little Puppet
Daniel A. Haro
Huero
Vira Montes
Esperanza Santana
Richard Coca
Young Mundo
Roberto Martín Márquez
Acha
Joe Aubel
Tattoo Artist
Rob Garrett
Zoot Riot Bystander
// crew
Crew
Edward James Olmos
Director, Producer
Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
Desmond Nakano
Screenplay
Robert M. Young
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Lou Adler
Executive Producer
Claude Gaudette
Original Music Composer
Richard Candib
Editor
Sean Daniel
Producer
Irwin Young
Executive Producer
Dennis Lambert
Original Music Composer
Arthur Coburn
Editor
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