American Me
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1992-03-13
Runtime: 125 mins
Director: Edward James Olmos
Spoken language: English, Español
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original title: American Me
Production Companies: YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Edward James Olmos
William Forsythe
Pepe Serna
Panchito Gómez
Steve Wilcox
Danny De La Paz
Sal Lopez
Dyana Ortelli
William Smith
Evelina Fernández
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Daniel Villarreal
Daniel A. Haro
Vira Montes
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