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American Me

American Me

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Me
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1992-03-13
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (367 votes)
  • Budget: $16,000,000
  • Revenue: $13,100,000
  • Production Companies: YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8885
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

as Montoya Santana

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

as J.D.

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

as Mundo

Panchito Gómez

Panchito Gómez

as Young Montoya Santana

Steve Wilcox

Steve Wilcox

as Young J.D.

Danny De La Paz

Danny De La Paz

as Puppet

Sal Lopez

Sal Lopez

as Pedro Santana

Dyana Ortelli

Dyana Ortelli

as Yolanda

William Smith

William Smith

as Deacon

Evelina Fernández

Evelina Fernández

as Julie

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

American Me (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILER

American Me - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Me?

American Me is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1992-03-13.

Who are the main actors in American Me?

The main cast includes Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox, .

Where can I watch American Me online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Me is available.

Is American Me based on a true story?

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

What is the IMDb rating of American Me?

American Me has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 367 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Me?

The movie had a production budget of $16,000,000 and earned $13,100,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American Me?

The soundtrack was composed by YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American Me filmed?

American Me was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American Me?

The total runtime of American Me is 125 minutes.

Is American Me suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American Me?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Me.

Does American Me have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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