United States / Mar 13, 1992 / R
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
2h 5min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lance August | Young Sailor |
| Cody Glenn | Older Sailor |
| Don Pugsley | Police Officer |
| Albert Joe Medina Jr. | Street Mechanic |
| Alex Solís | Street Mechanic |
| Raymond Amezquita | Abuelito |
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Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | American Me |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions |
| Release date | 13 marzo 1992 |
| Executive producer | Lou Adler, Irwin Young, Floyd Mutrux |
| Production | Robert M. Young, Brian E. Frankish, Randee Lynne Jensen, Antoinette Levine, Sean Daniel, Edward James Olmos |
| Writer | Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano |
| Casting | Bob Morones |
| Editing | Richard Candib, Arthur Coburn, Susan Godfrey, Paula Suhy, Elizabeth Schmidt, Julie Dole, Brian Ralph, Sharon McGeeney, Phil Hetos |
| Cinematography | |
| Assistant directors | Richard Espinoza, Brian Whitley, Edward James Olmos, Brian Ort, Cassandra Barrere |
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Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Jul 08, 1992
Norway / Jan 01, 1993 / 18
Physical media
Netherlands / Mar 10, 2005 / 16 / DVD
Germany / May 26, 2023 / 16
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