American Me(1992)
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
American Me Synopsis
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.
American Me (1992) is a crime and drama film directed by Edward James Olmos, released on March 13, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna and Panchito Gómez. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 418 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward James Olmos
- Writers:
- Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux, Floyd Mutrux
- Producers:
- Robert M. Young, Edward James Olmos, Sean Daniel
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Composer:
- Claude Gaudette
- Production:
- YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,100,000
- Status:
- Released
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American Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward James Olmos
as Montoya Santana
William Forsythe
as J.D.
Pepe Serna
as Mundo
Panchito Gómez
as Young Montoya Santana
Steve Wilcox
as Young J.D.
Danny De La Paz
as Puppet
Sal Lopez
as Pedro Santana
Dyana Ortelli
as Yolanda
William Smith
as Deacon
- Evelina Fernández
Evelina Fernández
as Julie
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as El Japo
Daniel Villarreal
as Little Puppet
Key crew
Directed by Edward James Olmos, written by Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux and Floyd Mutrux, produced by Robert M. Young, Edward James Olmos and Sean Daniel.
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American Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 418 ratings.
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American Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Me online?
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American Me (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Me?
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The main cast of American Me (1992) includes Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez and Steve Wilcox. The film was directed by Edward James Olmos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Me released?
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American Me was released on March 13, 1992 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is American Me worth watching?
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American Me (1992) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 418 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Me?
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