

American Me
"In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power."
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$16.0M
$16,000,000
Revenue
$13.1M
$13,100,000
Languages
English
+1 more
Studio
YOY
+2 more
Key Crew

Edward James Olmos
Director

Desmond Nakano
Screenplay

Robert M. Young
Producer

Sean Daniel
Producer

Edward James Olmos
Producer
Cast

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

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