American Me

1992

R

2h 5m

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Crime
Drama

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.

Writers

Floyd Mutrux(screenplay by)
Desmond Nakano(screenplay by)
Floyd Mutrux(story by)
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Edward James Olmos
Montoya Santana
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Panchito Gómez
Young Montoya Santana
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Steve Wilcox
Young J.D.
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Sal Lopez
Pedro Santana
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Daniel Villarreal
Little Puppet
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Vira Montes
Esperanza Santana
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Richard Coca
Young Mundo
Joe Aubel
Tattoo Artist
Rob Garrett
Zoot Riot Bystander

Writers

Floyd Mutrux(screenplay by)
Desmond Nakano(screenplay by)
Floyd Mutrux(story by)

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Details

Release date

March 13, 1992 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

English
Spanish

Production companies

YOY
Universal Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$16,000,000

Gross worldwide

$13,100,000

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