American Me

• 7.363 Crime
• 1992-03-13
• 125 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Edward James Olmos

Writer:

Desmond Nakano Floyd Mutrux