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American Me (1992)

R · 1992-03-13 · 2h 5m · EN
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In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

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.

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Edward James OlmosDirector

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Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosMontoya SantanaWilliam ForsytheWilliam ForsytheJ.D.Pepe SernaPepe SernaMundoPanchito GómezPanchito GómezYoung Montoya SantanaSteve WilcoxSteve WilcoxYoung J.D.Danny De La PazDanny De La PazPuppetSal LopezSal LopezPedro SantanaDyana OrtelliDyana OrtelliYolandaWilliam SmithWilliam SmithDeaconEvelina FernándezEvelina FernándezJulieCary-Hiroyuki TagawaCary-Hiroyuki TagawaEl JapoDaniel VillarrealDaniel VillarrealLittle Puppet

Keywords

GangPrisonViolenceJailJuvenile prisonEast los angelesHoodRacismMexican americanLowrider

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityGang · Prison · ViolenceDialogue densityDramaDirector preference11010Actor preference11010 · 25155 · 71104Country preferenceUs

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What is American Me about?

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.

How long is American Me?

American Me has a runtime of 125 minutes.

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