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American Me (1992)

Movie"In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power."
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R 2 hr 5 minMar 13th, 1992Drama, Crime
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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.
StarringEdward James OlmosWilliam ForsythePepe Serna
DirectorEdward James Olmos

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 13th, 1992
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 7th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$16,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$13,100,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Lou Adler, Irwin Young, Floyd Mutrux
Production Companies:YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
Movie Tags:
prisonracismgangjailmexican americanhoodjuvenile prisoneast los angeleslowrider