American Me (1992)
Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison 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. The
Movie Details
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox
Producer: Russell Gray, Edward James Olmos, Edward James Olmos, Arthur Coburn, Joe Aubel
IMDb Score: 7.5/10 by 80 users
Runtime: 125 minutes
Released: 3/13/1992